{"product_id":"peppermint-organic","title":"Peppermint, C\/S, Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Mentha piperita) Native to Europe, this perennial herb can now be found all over the world. This is a wonderful tasting herb and a very beneficial one too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeppermint is also found in many culinary and cosmetic recipes. It is an essential ingredient in tea and herbal blends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew 1 Tsp. in 1 cup of water at 212º - steep for 5 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/kosherCFORGVEG.png?v=1758210632\" alt=\"\" width=\"305\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMint Tea Cookies dipped in bittersweet chocolate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRecipe from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eTea Essence of the Leaf\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Slavin and Petzke\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 tsp brown sugar\u003cbr\u003e½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature\u003cbr\u003e¼ cup sugar\u003cbr\u003e1 large egg\u003cbr\u003e1 egg yolk\u003cbr\u003e1 tsp lemon juice\u003cbr\u003e1 ½ tsp peppermint (or spearmint), ground to a fine leaf\u003cbr\u003e1 ½ cups all-purpose flour\u003cbr\u003e4 ounces bittersweet chocolate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombine the sugars and butter, beating until light and fluffy. Add the egg and egg yolk, lemon juice and tea leaves. Beat until mixed in. Add the flour, beating until just blended. Gather dough into a ball, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for a half hour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreheat oven to 400°F.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLightly dust rolling surface. Roll out the dough to 1\/8-inch thick. With a cookie cutter (about 2 inches in diameter), cut small circles, placing on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake for about 10 minutes or until cookies begin to turn golden on the edges. When the cookies are done, melt the chocolate in a double boiler (or in a microwave for 3 minutes on defrost setting). Dip each cooled, cookie into the chocolate. Place dipped cookies on waxed paper to harden chocolate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMakes about 2 dozen cookies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMint Body Lotion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRecipe from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNatural Beauty at Home\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eby Janice Cox\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e½ cup mint water (make by boiling ¼ cup dried peppermint in 1 cup of water. Let the mixture cool and strain the mint.)\u003cbr\u003e1\/8 tsp borax powder\u003cbr\u003e½ cup sunflower oil\u003cbr\u003e1 tsp coconut oil\u003cbr\u003e1 tsp grated beeswax\u003cbr\u003e3-4 drops peppermint essential oil (optional)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMix together the mint water and the borax, stirring until well mixed. Set aside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMix together the sunflower oil, coconut oil and beeswax in a glass measuring cup. Place the cup with the oils-beeswax mixture in a pan of water (about 1 to 2 inches of water), making a water bath. Heat over medium heat until the beeswax is melted (8-10 minutes), stirring occasionally.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen the wax is melted, bring the mint solution almost to boiling (put the glass cup with the mint water\/borax in the microwave on High for 1 minute, or use a water bath on the stove top).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemove the oils-beeswax mixture from the water bath. Slowly add mint water\/borax to the mixture, stirring briskly. (you can also put the mixture in the blender and whip.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllow the lotion to cool completely. The consistency may seem a bit thin, but it will thicken as it cools. The lotion will be pale green in color. You may add the peppermint oil now if you wish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePour the lotion into a clean container with a lid. To use, massage a small amount into your skin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease Note: The information given here has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simpson \u0026 Vail, Inc","offers":[{"title":"2 Ounce","offer_id":42794833969378,"sku":"T0199     2","price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Ounce Tin","offer_id":42794834002146,"sku":"T0199     2TIN","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pound","offer_id":42794833936610,"sku":"T0199     16","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/peppermintorgSquare.jpg?v=1697151587","url":"https:\/\/svtea.mom\/products\/peppermint-organic","provider":"Simpson \u0026 Vail ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}