Mint Berries and Cream
Mint ‘Berries and Cream’ (Mentha × piperita cultivar)
A sweet, fruity mint with soft berry notes, perfect for teas, desserts, and summer drinks, thriving in moist, partly shaded spots
🌿 Mint ‘Berries and Cream’ is a beautifully aromatic peppermint‑type mint known for its sweet, fruity scent with hints of berries and soft mint. The lush green leaves release a dessert‑like aroma when crushed, making this variety especially popular for teas, puddings, and refreshing summer drinks. Vigorous and easy to grow, it thrives in moist soil and partial shade, forming a dense, fragrant patch that’s best contained in pots to prevent spreading. With its purple‑tinged stems, soft lilac flowers, and uniquely sweet flavour, ‘Berries and Cream’ is a delightful choice for gardeners looking for a mint that’s both unusual and wonderfully versatile.
Leaves
The leaves have a sweet, fruity, berry‑mint flavour with soft cream notes.
• Delicious in herbal teas and iced drinks
• Lovely in fruit salads, sorbets, and summer desserts
• Excellent in infused syrups for cocktails and mocktails
• Beautiful in puddings, jellies, and chocolate dishes
• Adds a sweet herbal lift to yoghurt, smoothies, and breakfast bowls
• Works well in baking where a gentle berry‑mint note is desired
Leaf flavour: sweet‑minty, fruity‑berry, soft vanilla,
Flowers
The lilac flower spikes are edible and lightly sweet.
• Pretty as a garnish
• Lovely in desserts and fruit dishes
• Highly appealing to bees and butterflies
Flower flavour: mild, sweet‑minty
