Chocolate Mint
Mentha × piperita ‘Chocolate’ · Native to Europe and North America
A fun mint variety with a cool, chocolate-mint aroma — lovely in teas, desserts, and as a garnish.
Available in 6 inch
💧 Keep evenly moist
🪴 Well-draining mix
⚠️ Edible — easy on pets
Care
Light
Chocolate mint grows in full sun to partial shade. Indoors, give it a bright window with indirect light.
Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; water when the top layer feels dry.
Soil & Feeding
Use a well-draining mix and feed lightly every few weeks during the growing season.
Quick Tip
Mint spreads fast — keeping it in a pot helps control it. Trim stems often for bushy growth.
Details
A fun mint variety with a cool, chocolate-mint aroma — lovely in teas, desserts, and as a garnish.
- ✅ Cool chocolate-mint scent — a treat in teas
- ✅ Hardy and fast-growing
- ✅ Best kept in a pot to control spreading
Size
Available in a 6-inch pot — ready for a sunny windowsill, patio, or to plant out into a herb bed or container so you can snip fresh leaves all season.
Good to Know
⚠️ Safe and tasty for people. In large amounts the leaves can upset a pet’s stomach, so keep nibbling pets away from the plant.
Recipes
Fresh ideas for your Masson Farms chocolate mint.
Chocolate Mint Tea
Ingredients
- A small handful of fresh chocolate mint leaves
- 1 cup hot water
- Optional: honey
Make it
Lightly bruise the mint leaves and place in a mug.
Pour over hot (not boiling) water and steep 5 minutes.
Strain, sweeten with honey if you like, and enjoy warm.
Chocolate Mint Whipped Cream
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp sugar
- A few chocolate mint leaves, finely minced
Make it
Whip the cream and sugar to soft peaks.
Fold in the finely minced mint.
Dollop over hot chocolate, brownies, or fresh berries.
⚠️ Safe and tasty for people. In large amounts the leaves can upset a pet’s stomach, so keep nibbling pets away from the plant.