#0945.J1 Hiroko’s Herb Garden: Dried Black Peppermint Herbal Tea Grown in Koga Village, Ibaraki, Japan

Black Peppermint is a naturally occurring hybrid between Water Mint (Mentha aquatica) and Spearmint (Mentha spicata).Its stems are purple, and it has a stronger flavor than regular peppermint. Product Information Ingredients: Black Peppermint 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.