It's best to harvest mint leaves before the plant has gone to flower, as the flowering of the plant tends to drain the energy away from the leaves, therefore altering the taste. Harvest mint ...

Once the mint plants reach a height of about 6-8 inches, you can start harvesting the leaves. Pinch or snip off individual leaves or stems as needed, starting from the top of the plant.

In Moroccan culture, the tea is made by steeping mint and green tea leaves and sugar, and is commonly served at all times of day. In North America, early Native Americans made a tea from wild mint ...