Chocolate mint plant - does it taste like chocolate?

vettin

15 years ago

Does chocolate mint taste like chocolate? Where do you buy it from, and does it have a specific name?

What about chocolate basil? Read somewhere that this is a myth?

Thank you

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lindac

15 years ago

According to this article it's not a myth.

Here is a link that might be useful: basil

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jude31
15 years ago
In my experience? Only if you have a vivid imagination. I bought mine at an Herb Plant Fair in Asheville, NC last year.

jude
sally2_gw
15 years ago
Chocolate mint is a kind of peppermint, and has the aroma of chocolate mint. The taste is vaguely like chocolate mint, but more pepperminty than chocolatey. If you decide to grow it, keep it in a pot, as it will take over your garden.

I'm not aware of a chocolate basil, but it wouldn't surprise me if there is one. There are scores of basil types and flavors. The oddest one I've come across is bell pepper basil. It smells just like bell peppers. I don't care for the taste of that one, though - too bitter.

Sally
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annie1992
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I don't think chocolate mint or chocolate basil taste at all like chocolate, although if I use my imagination there's a chocolately aroma....kind of.

The only basil that I've found that tastes like anything else is lemon basil, which smells heavenly and actually tastes a bit lemon-y.

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dgkritch
15 years ago
Nope. Tastes like mint!!

Seriously, if you think about the difference between spearmint and peppermint...
They're both minty, but very different.
Chocolate mint is yet another flavor. Sure is pretty growing though.
I also grow Pineapple Mint. Doesn't taste like pineapple to me either. It is lighter and fruitier (for lack of a better description).

Let me know if you want some chocolate mint starts....Yes, it'll make it through the mail. I don't think you can kill it. As sally2 said, plant it in a pot or it'll take over the world! Both of my varieties are in 15-20 gallon pots and I just noticed a few days ago that there's pineapple in my chocolate pot. I have NO idea how that happened. One stray root I suppose...

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carolb_w_fl_coastal_9/10
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I agree - strongly mint-flavoured, lightly chocolate-scented - smell reminds me of York peppermint patties. Very nice in tea.