The difference between fake mint and real mint

1. Leaf Difference

The leaves of false mint are relatively larger, oblong or oval in shape, with a length of about 3-8 cm and a width of about 1-2.5 cm. The surface of the leaves has short hairs and obvious wrinkles. You can feel the hairs and wrinkles when you touch it with your hand.

The leaves of true mint are relatively smaller, oblong-lanceolate in shape, about 3-5 cm long and about 0.8-3 cm wide. The surface of the leaves is relatively smooth and the wrinkles are not that obvious.

2. Difference in smell

The smell of fake mint is not very pleasant, and it even smells a bit stinky if you smell it carefully, making people feel uncomfortable and not refreshing. If you soak the leaves of false mint in water, it will taste bitter and very unpalatable.

Although the smell of real mint is relatively strong, it tastes better and can make people feel cool and make people smell more comfortable, giving a cool and refreshing feeling. Soaking the leaves of real mint in water will produce a refreshing and cool feeling, which makes people feel very comfortable.