#0946.J1 Hiroko’s Herb Garden: Dried Bergamot Mint Herbal Tea Grown in Koga Village, Ibaraki, Japan

Bergamot mint is a type of mint, and is also known as orange mint, lemon mint and Eau de Cologne mint. Its flavor is a unique blend of mint and light citrus, resembling the scent of bergamot orange (the aroma in Earl Grey tea). Product Information Ingredients: Bergamot Mint Region: Koga,Ibaraki Prefecture Farm: Hiroko's Herb Garden in Akiba Farm About Hiroko's Herb Garden Hiroko’s Herb Garden is a family-run farm led by Hiroko, the owner of Akiba Farm, which is located in the green, fertile land of Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Akiba Farm has a long history as a rice farm, spanning 17 generations. Using byproducts from rice cultivation—such as straw, rice bran, and husks—they create rich, homemade compost to nourish the soil. Without relying on pesticides, the farm uses gentle, sustainable methods that make use of beneficial microbes and photosynthetic bacteria to grow healthy, vibrant herbs from the ground up. They mainly grow fragrant varieties of mint, along with several other herbs. Great care is taken in the drying process to preserve the full aroma and flavor of each plant.