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THE HERB YOUR KITCHEN NEEDS EVERY SINGLE WEEK
There are herbs you reach for occasionally, and herbs you cannot cook without. In UAE kitchens — whether you are making an Emirati dish, an Indian sabzi, a Lebanese salad, or a refreshing summer drink — mint belongs in the second category.
Our fresh mint (pudina) is picked from clean farms and delivered under cold-chain conditions the same day. Not stored for a week. Not treated with chemical fresheners. Just the herb, as it came from the ground — vivid green, intensely aromatic, and genuinely alive.
WHY FRESH MINT MATTERS IN UAE SPECIFICALLY
Mint is a cooling herb — one that Ayurvedic, Unani, and traditional Arab medicine have long prescribed for hot weather and digestive complaints. In the UAE, where the climate demands cooling foods and drinks year-round, this is not a seasonal herb. It is a daily one.
The active compound, menthol, does the work: it triggers the body's cold receptors without actually lowering temperature, creates the sensation of freshness and airflow, relaxes the digestive tract, and supports the clearance of the nasal passages. This is why mint in your water on a 45°C Dubai afternoon feels like it changes the air around you.
WHAT IT DOES FOR YOUR BODY
Digestion: menthol relaxes the smooth muscles of the GI tract, relieving bloating, gas, and indigestion. A cup of fresh mint tea after a heavy meal is one of the most time-tested and evidence-backed post-meal rituals across cultures.
Cooling: reduces the perception of heat — cooling the mouth, throat, and stomach. Particularly effective when consumed as mint water, mint lemonade, or fresh mint tea during UAE summers.
Antioxidants: mint is rich in rosmarinic acid and flavonoids — anti-inflammatory compounds that support cellular health and reduce oxidative stress with regular consumption.
Oral health: menthol has natural antibacterial properties — one reason it has been used in oral care for centuries and feels clean and fresh in the mouth.
Vitamin A: fresh mint is a meaningful source of beta-carotene (vitamin A precursor), which supports skin health, immune function, and eye health.
HOW TO USE FRESH MINT — ACROSS UAE KITCHENS
Drinks:
- Mint lemonade: blend 10–15 leaves with lemon juice, water, jaggery or honey, and ice
- Mojito or mocktail: muddle 8–10 leaves with lime juice and raw cane sugar before adding water or soda
- Detox water: add whole sprigs to a jug of cold water. Infuse for 2 hours in the fridge
- Herbal tea: steep 10–12 fresh leaves in boiling water for 5 minutes. Add honey. Drink after meals
Salads & Middle Eastern:
- Tabbouleh: finely chop with parsley, bulgur, tomato, olive oil, and lemon
- Fattoush: tear into the salad with romaine, tomato, cucumber, and sumac dressing
- Garnish: scatter over hummus, grilled lamb, chicken shawarma, or biryani
South Asian:
- Green chutney: blend with coriander, garlic, green chilli, ginger, and lemon — the essential pairing for chaats, samosas, and parathas
- Raita: stir finely chopped mint into A2 curd with cumin, black salt, and green chilli
- Biryani: add whole sprigs between rice layers during dum cooking
Other:
- Mint ice cubes: blend leaves with water, freeze in ice cube trays, drop into water or drinks throughout the day
- Face compress: steep in hot water, cool, and use as a cooling face compress on hot days
Nutrition
Servings per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 44 kcal | --- |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 2% |
Protein | 3.3g | 1% |
| Iron | 5.1mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.5g | 0% |
Vitamin A (beta-carotene) | 850 mcg RAE | 9% |
Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 2% |
Vitamin B9 / Folate | 114 mcg | 1% |
Sodium | 31mg | 0% |
STORAGE IN UAE CONDITIONS
UAE's heat and humidity are harsh on fresh herbs. Follow these steps for maximum freshness:
1. Do not wash until ready to use — moisture accelerates decay.
2. Wrap loosely in a slightly damp paper towel.
3. Place in an airtight container or zip-lock bag and refrigerate.
4. Alternatively: stand the bunch in a small glass of water, cover loosely, and refrigerate — change the water every 2 days.
5. Best consumed within 3–5 days of delivery for peak aroma and nutrition.
SOURCING
Our fresh mint is sourced from farms that use no synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or post-harvest chemical treatments. Delivered under cold chain — no artificial freshening, no chemical dips. The herb arrives as it left the farm.
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Sign UpUAE's heat and humidity accelerate wilting. The best method: do not wash the leaves until you are ready to use them. Wrap the bunch loosely in a slightly damp paper towel, place in an airtight container or zip-lock bag, and refrigerate. This keeps the leaves fresh and aromatic for 3–5 days. Alternatively, stand the bunch upright in a glass with a small amount of water (like cut flowers), cover loosely with a bag, and refrigerate — this can extend freshness to 7 days. Change the water every 2 days.UAE's heat and humidity accelerate wilting. The best method: do not wash the leaves until you are ready to use them. Wrap the bunch loosely in a slightly damp paper towel, place in an airtight container or zip-lock bag, and refrigerate. This keeps the leaves fresh and aromatic for 3–5 days. Alternatively, stand the bunch upright in a glass with a small amount of water (like cut flowers), cover loosely with a bag, and refrigerate — this can extend freshness to 7 days. Change the water every 2 days.
For most applications, yes — especially drinks, salads, and fresh chutneys. Fresh mint contains volatile aromatic oils that are significantly more potent and nuanced than dried mint, which loses most of these oils during the drying process. The cooling sensation, bright colour, and complex fragrance of fresh mint are irreplaceable in mint lemonade, mojitos, raita, and garnishes. Dried mint is more suitable for cooked preparations — soups, stews, and certain Middle Eastern dishes — where the more concentrated, earthy flavour of dried herb works better.For most applications, yes — especially drinks, salads, and fresh chutneys. Fresh mint contains volatile aromatic oils that are significantly more potent and nuanced than dried mint, which loses most of these oils during the drying process. The cooling sensation, bright colour, and complex fragrance of fresh mint are irreplaceable in mint lemonade, mojitos, raita, and garnishes. Dried mint is more suitable for cooked preparations — soups, stews, and certain Middle Eastern dishes — where the more concentrated, earthy flavour of dried herb works better.
Mint has been used in traditional medicine for digestion for thousands of years — and modern research supports it. The active compound menthol relaxes the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, which can help relieve bloating, gas, indigestion, and stomach cramps. Menthol also stimulates bile flow, which supports fat digestion. A cup of fresh mint tea after a meal is one of the simplest and most evidence-backed everyday digestive habits. It is cooling in nature — particularly beneficial in UAE's year-round heat — and safe for daily use by most adults and children above 2 years. If you have acid reflux or GERD, consult your healthcare provider before regular use as mint can relax the lower oesophageal sphincter.Mint has been used in traditional medicine for digestion for thousands of years — and modern research supports it. The active compound menthol relaxes the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, which can help relieve bloating, gas, indigestion, and stomach cramps. Menthol also stimulates bile flow, which supports fat digestion. A cup of fresh mint tea after a meal is one of the simplest and most evidence-backed everyday digestive habits. It is cooling in nature — particularly beneficial in UAE's year-round heat — and safe for daily use by most adults and children above 2 years. If you have acid reflux or GERD, consult your healthcare provider before regular use as mint can relax the lower oesophageal sphincter.
Mint is one of the most versatile herbs in both South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines — far beyond drinks. Use it torn into fattoush and tabbouleh; blended into green chutney with coriander, green chilli, garlic, and lemon for parathas and chaats; stirred into laban or curd for raita; muddled into mint lemonade and mojito mocktails; brewed as after-dinner herbal tea; scattered over hummus, grilled meat, and rice dishes as a fresh garnish; or frozen into mint ice cubes for cooling water and drinks throughout the day.Mint is one of the most versatile herbs in both South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines — far beyond drinks. Use it torn into fattoush and tabbouleh; blended into green chutney with coriander, green chilli, garlic, and lemon for parathas and chaats; stirred into laban or curd for raita; muddled into mint lemonade and mojito mocktails; brewed as after-dinner herbal tea; scattered over hummus, grilled meat, and rice dishes as a fresh garnish; or frozen into mint ice cubes for cooling water and drinks throughout the day.
Yes. Our fresh mint is sourced from farms that do not use synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or chemical post-harvest treatments. Fresh herbs are one of the highest-risk categories for pesticide residue in conventional food systems because they are consumed without cooking. At Rootz, we source only from verified clean farms and deliver under cold-chain conditions — no chemical dips, no artificial freshening sprays, no wax coatings. What you receive is the herb exactly as it came from the farm.Yes. Our fresh mint is sourced from farms that do not use synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or chemical post-harvest treatments. Fresh herbs are one of the highest-risk categories for pesticide residue in conventional food systems because they are consumed without cooking. At Rootz, we source only from verified clean farms and deliver under cold-chain conditions — no chemical dips, no artificial freshening sprays, no wax coatings. What you receive is the herb exactly as it came from the farm.
