The mint family is probably one of the most widely used in the world - in sweets, toothpaste, chewing gum, drinks, cosmetics and even cleaning products. Its culinary uses are wide ranging too, as it’s one of the few herbs which can easily be transferred from savoury to sweet - where would lamb be without mint sauce, or a meze platter without tzaziki yoghurt dip? Even added to ice cream and sorbets for a summer treat it is simply wonderful.