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Home » Dehydrated Herbs » How to Dehydrate Mint

How to Dehydrate Mint

Published: Aug 10, 2022 · Modified: Sep 6, 2022 by Arlene Mobley · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Fresh mint is very easy to grow and dry in a dehydrator. You can use the dried mint to make mint tea or use it in your cooking.

Tabletop with dehydrated mint in a jar, a tea pot and supplies needed to brew a pot of mint tea.

You don't need a huge garden to grow mint. You can grow one or two containers of spearmint or sweet mint (or any of your favorite container herbs) and grow more than enough of the herbs to harvest and dry.

If you ever wanted to blend your own herbal teas mint tea is the perfect herb tea to start with.

Ingredients

All you need is some fresh mint and water.

Fresh mint in an enamel bucket after harvesting.
  • fresh mint: you can use the mint or spearmint you have grown in your garden or you can purchase a few large bundles of mint at the farmers market.
  • water: use cold water

Directions

Follow my easy step by step directions for dehydrating mint perfectly.

Fresh mint  leaves and stems in a salad spinner after drying off the water.

Step 1: Harvest fresh mint early in the morning before the sun is high in the sky.

Step 2: Repeatedly rinse the fresh mint in a large dishpan or in your sink with cold water. Rinse until there is no more dirt floating in the water. I like to leave the mint soaking in the water for 10 to 20 minutes. I am always amazed at the dirt I find on the bottom of my bucket

Step 3: Spread the mint stems on a dehydrator tray. Repeat until you have loaded all of the mint on multiply drying trays.

You do not need to spread the mint in a single layer.

Fresh mint stems spread on a square dehydrator tray.

Step 4: Set the dehydrator temperature control to 95 to 100 degrees. Place the cover on the appliance and turn it on.

Step 5: If your model have a timer set the timer for 4 hours. Around 3 hours check the mint leaves and see if they are crisp and crumbly. If they are they are done.

Dried mint on a square dehydrator tray.

The amount of time it takes to completely dry the mint will vary. If the mint is not completely dried return it to the dehydrator and let it run for another hour.

Step 6: Once the mint has finished drying allow it to cool until it is cold to the touch.

Dried mint leaves and stems in a square metal bowl.

Step 7: Strip the dried mint leaves from the stems.

Crushed dehydrated mint leaves in a rectangular enamel pan.

Step 8: Transfer the dried mint leaves to an airtight container until needed. Store the dried mint in a cool dark cabinet out of direct sunlight.

A small glass jar filled to overflowing with dried mint, a tea pot, spoon and napkin in background.

How to use dried mint

One of the most popular ways to use dried mint is to make mint tea. But mint is also used in many savory or sweet recipes to add flavor.

Overhead image looking down at a tea cup filled with mint tea with mint, honey, a teapot and tea ball on a tabletop.

I like to use it when I am making Greek Style Chicken.

You can use it in place of fresh mint in this sweet and tart Fruit Salad Dressing.

Keep in mind that you will only use half as much dried mint as fresh mint for any recipe that is using fresh mint leaves. For example a recipe that calls for 1 teaspoon of fresh minced mint would only need a ½ teaspoon of dried mint leaves.

Recipe FAQ's

What can you use dehydrated mint for?

Dehydrated mint can be used to make mint tea, added to some savory recipes, sprinkled on salads and mixed into dressings.

Is dried mint stronger than fresh mint?

Yes, dried mint is stronger than fresh mint. That is why when substituting dried mint for fresh mint in a recipe you will only need to use ½ the amount. The same rule applies for any dried herb. During the drying process the herbs will shrink to about half the size and amount of the fresh herb.

How long do you dehydrate mint?

It takes on an average 3 to 4 hours to dehydrate mint. But the time will vary depending on how much mint you are drying. What type of dehydrator you are using and even the temperature of your home can make a difference. It is a good idea to check the mint after a couple of hours of drying time and to occasionally check it to see how it is drying.

Recipe Expert Tips

  • Harvesting herbs: Always harvest fresh herbs early in the morning. As the sun rises and the temperature starts to get hotter some of the mint essential oils will evaporate. The herb will have the highest concentration of essential oil when harvested in the cool morning or a cloudy overcast day.
  • Dehydrator temperature for herbs: Fresh herbs like mint should be dried at a low temperature so the essential oils do not evaporate completely from the heat. Dehydrators with a temperature setting usually go as low as 95 degrees. Some models may have a low temp of 100 degrees. Use the lowest temp available. If your model does not have a temperature control you will need to watch the herbs closely because they will dry much faster. Remove the herbs once they are crispy dry.
  • How much dried mint?: When drying herbs it can be hard to determine how much of the dried herb you will get. Keep in mind that the fresh herb will dry down to about 50% of what you started with.
  • Dried herb stems: You can save the dried herb stems and toss them in a bonfire for a sweet treat in the colder months.
Dried mint in a jar.

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  • Plastic Eight Quart Dishpan: I use a similar plastic tub I buy at the dollar store.
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  • Stainless Steal Pyramid Tea Infuser: If you don't mind tea leaves floating in your cup this is what I use.
  • Porcelain Tea Pot for Blooming & Loose Leaf: So pretty! I have a collection of tea pots but this one is so pretty I may have to get it.
  • I Love Tea! Stickers: These stickers are so pretty and I just ordered them!

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A small glass jar filled to overflowing with dried mint, a tea pot, spoon and napkin in background.

How to Dehydrate Mint

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
How to dehydrate fresh mint from the garden or the store for tea and cooking. Mint is easy to grow so there is no reason not to harvest some and dry in a dehydrator to keep on hand in the pantry.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 4 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course Herbs and Spices
Cuisine American
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Servings 48 Teaspoons
Calories 0.1 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Food Dehydrator

Ingredients  

  • 1 bunch fresh mint
  • 8 cups water
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Instructions 

  • Harvest or buy fresh mint. If harvesting fresh mint do it early in the morning before the sun is high in the sky.
  • Repeatedly rinse the fresh mint in a large dishpan or in your sink with cold water. Rinse until there is no more dirt floating in the water.
  • Arrange the mint leaves and stems on a dehydrator tray. Repeat until you have loaded all of the mint on multiply drying trays.
  • Set the dehydrator temperature control to 95 to 100 degrees. Place the cover on the appliance and turn it on.
  • If your dehydrator has a timer set the timer for 4 hours.
  • Around 3 hours check the mint leaves and see if they are crisp and crumbly. If they are they are done.
  • Once the mint has finished drying allow it to cool until it is cold to the touch.
  • Strip the dried mint leaves from the stems.
  • Transfer the dried mint leaves to an airtight container until needed. Store the dried mint in a cool dark cabinet out of direct sunlight
  • Makes about 1 cup of dried mint. The finished amount will depend on how much fresh mint you start with.

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Recipe Expert Tips

  • Harvesting mint: Always harvest fresh herbs early in the morning. As the sun rises and the temperature starts to get hotter some of the mint essential oils will evaporate. The herb will have the highest concentration of essential oil when harvested in the cool morning or a cloudy overcast day.
  • Dehydrator temperature for herbs: Fresh herbs like mint should be dried at a low temperature so the essential oils do not evaporate completely from the heat. Dehydrators with a temperature setting usually go as low as 95 degrees. Some models may have a low temp of 100 degrees. Use the lowest temp available. If your model does not have a temperature control you will need to watch the herbs closely because they will dry much faster. Remove the herbs once they are crispy dry.
  • How much dried mint?: When drying herbs it can be hard to determine how much of the dried herb you will end up with. Keep in mind that the fresh herb will dry down to about 50% of what you started with.
  • Dried herb stems: You can save the dried herb stems and toss them in a bonfire for a sweet treat in the colder months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1teaspoonCalories: 0.1kcalCarbohydrates: 0.01gProtein: 0.003gFat: 0.001gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 0.5mgFiber: 0.01gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.004mg
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