🌿 Spearmint – a natural, aromatic and versatile spice that comes from faraway North America. It combines the freshness of mint with notes of thyme and oregano, giving dishes a rich and distinctly refreshing flavor.


 The secret of the spice lies in the essential oils, which remain in the plant even after drying – that's why our mountain mint is particularly aromatic and high-quality , with an intense scent and a natural, green hue.


 🌱 What makes mountain mint high quality?
 ✔ It is carefully dried to preserve the essential oils
 ✔ Bright green, not gray – the color indicates freshness
 ✔ Pure and natural – without impurities or artificial additives
 ✔ Strong, long-lasting aroma even in small quantities
 🧂 Kitchen use:

 
 Goes great with fatty, aromatic dishes – especially game , lamb or beef .
 
 For soups , especially legume and vegetable stews
 
 For spicy salads or bean dishes
 
 For herbal teas – with chamomile, lavender or lemongrass
 
 For aromatic baths or natural air freshener

 🫖 Tip: Add spearmint at the end of cooking or sprinkle it directly on top of the finished dish – this helps preserve its fresh, spicy aroma.
 🌄 Kalnumētra – pure, northern nature in your kitchen.
 Ideal for those who appreciate a strong but balanced taste.

 RECIPE
 🍲 Lentil stew with mountain mint
 A warming, aromatic, and hearty dish, with mountain mint adding a special depth and refreshing note.
 Ingredients (for 4 servings):

 
 1 cup green or brown lentils (rinsed)
 
 1 onion (chopped)
 
 2 garlic cloves (chopped)
 
 1 carrot (cut into pieces)
 
 1 tsp dried mountain mint
 
 ½ tsp cumin or caraway seeds
 
 ½ tsp ground pepper
 
 1 tbsp olive oil
 
 800 ml vegetable broth or water
 
 Salt to taste
 
 Optional: lemon juice or fresh parsley for serving

 Preparation:
 Heat the oil in a pot and fry the onions until they become translucent.
 Add garlic, carrots and cumin, stir and sauté for a few minutes.
 Stir in the lentils, add the broth, and cook over medium heat for about 25–30 minutes, until the lentils are soft.
 Add salt, pepper, and spearmint – let the seasoning infuse for a few minutes, then remove from heat.
 Serve hot, sprinkled with parsley or a little lemon juice if desired.
 🌿 The mountain ash in this stew balances the richness with a fresh, slightly minty aroma.
 Perfect for colder days or as a light, nutritious dinner dish.

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