Peppermint Gum
$13.50
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Peppermint Gum
$13.50
Discover the refreshing flavour of Peppermint Gum, an Australian native herb with distinctive peppermint and eucalyptus notes.
Peppermint Gum comes from Broad-leaf Peppermint Gum (Eucalyptus dives), a native Australian tree found in south-eastern Australia. Its aromatic leaves can be used to add a fresh minty character to teas, desserts, cakes, sauces and savoury dishes.
Why you'll love it:
• Australian native herb and bush food ingredient
• Distinctive peppermint and eucalyptus flavour
• Excellent for herbal tea and infusions
• Great in desserts and cakes
• Can be used in sauces and savoury dishes
• Works beautifully with meat dishes and stuffings
• A unique way to explore Australian native flavours
• Suitable for experimenting with native Australian cooking
A versatile Australian native ingredient for home cooks, bakers and anyone wanting to discover the distinctive flavours of Australian bush foods.
Product details
Product: Peppermint Gum
Botanical name: Eucalyptus dives
Type: Dried native herb
Flavour: Minty, peppermint and eucalyptus notes
Use: Tea, desserts, cakes, sauces and savoury dishes
Origin: South-eastern Australia
Frequently asked questions
What does Peppermint Gum taste like?
Peppermint Gum has a distinctive fresh, minty flavour with peppermint and eucalyptus notes.
What plant does Peppermint Gum come from?
It comes from Broad-leaf Peppermint Gum, Eucalyptus dives, a native Australian tree found in south-eastern Australia.
How can Peppermint Gum be used in food and drinks?
The dried native herb can be used for herbal tea and infusions, desserts, cakes, sauces, savoury dishes, meat dishes and stuffings.
How can Peppermint Gum be incorporated into bush food learning?
Its familiar mint-like aroma can help students compare native Australian herbs with other culinary herbs while learning about plant identification, habitat and native food use.
What could students investigate about Peppermint Gum?
Students could research Eucalyptus dives, locate its natural range, compare its aroma with other mint-flavoured plants and investigate how Australian native herbs are used in contemporary cooking.