Identify the varieties of mint with underlying flavors of orange, basil, lavender, banana, spearmint, lemon, chocolate, apple and pineapple by rubbing the leaves of each plant between the thumb and index finger to release the specific aroma and specific taste.
Distinguish the Peppermint varieties by their very strong menthol-flavored taste and smell. They contain menthol and are commonly used for upset stomachs. Some of these varieties are Basil, Moroccan, Lime, Orange Bergamot, Chocolate, Lavender and Peppermint.
Recognize gray fuzzy mints as Egyptian, apple and pineapple. These are also great cooking mints.