Çerez Pazarı Dried Mint Leaves Spearmint

You'll need surprisingly little - just a small pinch or about a teaspoon of these crushed spearmint leaves. Multiple buyers mention the high yield being one of the best features, with one noting they can make 'multiple cups from a small amount.' The flavor is bold and aromatic, so a little goes a long way, which makes that 1lb bag last quite a while.

This is authentic Turkish spearmint (nane) from Çerez Pazarı, and tea enthusiasts notice the difference. The flavor is described as genuinely strong and aromatic - that bold, fresh spearmint character you'd find in traditional Turkish tea preparations. It's not the mild, generic dried mint you might find at a regular grocery store.

The flavor is bold and intensely minty with that characteristic spearmint sweetness - not the sharper peppermint taste. Reviewers consistently describe it as 'strong' and 'aromatic' with fresh, flavorful notes. If you're used to weak, subtle mint teas, this will be a refreshing surprise. The Turkish processing gives it a more robust character than many commercial mint teas.

Yes, this is worth knowing about. At least one customer found 'large, hard stems/sticks' mixed in with the leaves, which they noted could be a hazard. It's the nature of a more rustic, natural product, but you'll want to sift through the leaves before brewing, especially if you're making a large batch. Most buyers focus on the quality and freshness, but the stem issue is something to watch for.

Actually, yes - this is quite forgiving for beginners. Because the flavor is so concentrated, you can't really mess it up by using too little (though you might make it too strong if you use too much at first). The high yield also means it's economical while you're experimenting with steeping times and amounts. Plus, it blends well with other teas if you want to create your own combinations.

For occasional mint tea drinkers, 1lb is honestly a lot - it'll last months, possibly over a year in an airtight container. But if you're a frequent mint tea enthusiast or like to blend it with other teas, the bulk quantity makes sense. The resealable bag helps maintain freshness, and since you use so little per cup, even daily drinkers will get excellent value from this size.