Benefits of Mint

* Mint is also said and in many cases proven to:

    * Relieve symptoms of indigestion, heartburn and irritable bowel syndrome by relaxing the muscles in and around the intestine.
    * Act as a powerful antioxidant, protecting the body against the formation of cancerous cells.
    * Inhibit the growth of many different types of bacteria and fungus.
    * Ease and unblock the breathing and respiratory passages and airways.
    * Relieves the symptoms of colds and flu.
    * Mint can help with nasal allergies.
    * It can relieve congestion, head colds and headaches.
    * Act as a mild sedative and has calming properties.
    * Relieve minor aches and pains such as muscle cramps and sprains.
    * Combat bad breath.
    * Provides a cooling sensation to the skin and can help to treat minor burns, itching and skin irritations.
    * Mint is a very good cleanser for the blood.
    * Mint tea can help clear up skin disorders such as acne.

* This Herb is bombarded with many vitamins 
      
    * It contains carotene, the pigment which is part of Vitamin B complex family.
    * It also contains good amounts of Thiamine.
    * Riboflavin, essential for many biological functions in body, is also present in Mint.
    * Niacin and Folic acid are also present.

* Minerals present in Mint include:
    * calcium, Phosporus, Zinc, Copper, magnesium and manganese, Selenium and fluoride.

Tropical Fruit Salad with ONO Moroccan Mint Green Tea Dressing

INGREDIENTS:

1 pineapple
10-12 strawberries
2 medium firm pears
fresh mint
ONO Morrocan Mint green tea dressing

DIRECTIONS:

1. Core a pineapple and cube the pineapple flesh and place in a large bowl.
2. Dice up the strawberries and pears and add to the bowl of cut pineapple.
3. Add the ONO Moroccan Mint Tea dressing and toss
4. Fill the pineapple with the fruit mixture and top with minced mint leaves.
5. Garnish with mint leaves and vanilla bean pods. Enjoy with a delicious cup of ONO Moroccan Mint tea!

ONO Moroccan Mint Green Tea Dressing

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2  tsp of ONO Moroccan Mint Green Tea
1/4 cup of steaming hot water
1/4 cup of cold water
1 Tablespoon of honey
1 Tablespoon of fresh mint minced
1 Tablespoon of fresh lime juice
1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar
1/5 cup of olive oil
1 vanilla bean pod

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place ONO Morrocan Mint green tea in an ONO Modern Mug infuser and add the steaming hot water. Wait 2 minutes and remove the filter.
2. Add 1/4 cup of cold spring water to cool down the hot tea.
3. Cut the vanilla bean pod down the middle to expose the beans. Scrape the beans out and add to the tea. Save the pod for garnish.
4. Place the brewed tea, honey, mint, lime juice, balsamic vinegar and olive oil in a jar with a tight lid and shake well.
5. Drizzle over the fresh cut fruit and enjoy with a cup of ONO Moroccan mint tea!

ONO Moroccan Mint Green Tea