Fresh Mint from Ethiopia — Wholesale Supply
Mentha spp.
Mint is a perennial herb grown for its aromatic leaves. The species matters commercially: spearmint (Mentha spicata) is the standard for tea and Middle Eastern cooking, while peppermint (Mentha × piperita) carries a higher menthol content and is used in beverages and confectionery. Please ask which species is currently available.
Culinary use
Used fresh in teas, in salads such as tabbouleh and fattoush, in yoghurt-based sauces, with lamb, and in cocktails and desserts. Middle Eastern and North African cuisines use it in volume; British cooking pairs it with lamb.
Handling
Keep cold and at high humidity. Mint leaves darken quickly if the cold chain is interrupted, so transit temperature matters more than it does for the woody herbs.
Product specification
| Origin | Hawassa region, Rift Valley, Ethiopia |
|---|---|
| Production | Own farm; harvested and bunched by hand |
| Product | Fresh cut herb |
| Certification | GLOBALG.A.P. IFA v6.0 (GGN 4050373900984, certificate 187136) and LEAF Marque v16.1 (certificate C851511) |
| Transport temperature | 0 °C |
| Loading airport | Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD) |
| Mode | Air freight, unbroken cold chain |
| Reference route | Addis Ababa to Frankfurt, 7 h 20 min non-stop |
| Target markets | Europe, the UK and Russia |
Bunch weight, bunches per carton, cartons per pallet, minimum order quantity and the availability calendar are issued as a written specification sheet. Request it here.
