Mint is native to southern Europe and is one of the most popular herbs used globally. Mint is broadly categorized as either peppermint or spearmint with dried mint being predominantly spearmint. Dried mint is intense in flavour and has a refreshing sweet taste. The concentrated flavour of dried mint is often preferred to fresh mint in dishes like Greek Keftedes (meatballs), stuffed vine leaves etc. Dried mint imparts a great taste to Labna (natural yoghurt thickened by draining off some of the liquid through cheese cloth - whilst refrigerated).