Peppermint (Mentha × piperita) is one of the most popular and aromatic varieties of mint. Known for its coolcomma-sign refreshing flavor and strong menthol aromacomma-sign peppermint is commonly used in teascomma-sign candiescomma-sign and a variety of culinary dishes. It is a hybrid between spearmint and watermintcomma-sign and is valued for its crispcomma-sign sharp taste and versatility in both sweet and savory applications.