Season’s eatings: how peppermint became the flavor of winter

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✍️ Peppermint has been associated with the winter holidays for centuries, despite being an herb commonly harvested in spring and summer. The connection is likely linked to candy canes, which were originally created to keep children quiet during Christmas services.
👉 Peppermint has been associated with the winter holidays for centuries
👉 Candy canes were originally created to keep children quiet during Christmas services
👉 Peppermint has medicinal properties that make it an effective remedy for digestive issues and respiratory congestion
👉 The 'cooling effect' of peppermint on taste buds may contribute to its appeal during the cold winter months

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Candy canes, peppermint bark and minty mochas are signs the holidays are here – but how did it come to be?Peppermint has been the reigning flavor of winter since before pumpkin spice conquered the autumn season. Candy canes, peppermint bark, and Starbucks peppermint mochas – now, they’re all clear signs that you’re overdue to start your holiday shopping.But the association between peppermint and the winter holidays is still somewhat of a mystery. After all, peppermint is an herb commonly harvested in the spring and summer months. Pumpkins and apples are both autumn harvests, so their historical connection is clear. So, how did a minty herb become the icon of the coldest months of the year? Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/25/peppermint-winter-holiday