What the red and white fries are for the North Germans, the red and white striped ones are for the Americans, especially at Christmas. Candy canes . The aromatic Candy Canes made from fresh peppermint are a must for Christmas in the USA. And not just at Christmas Americans are almost crazy about the fresh mint and proud 70% of all peppermint worldwide today grown in the USA . But what makes the fresh leaves so special that not only our friends from the other side of the Atlantic are during the Christmas season just can't keep your hands off it?
Fresh wind for body and mind
Peppermint has a calming effect – people in ancient times already knew that. The Romans attributed disarming effects to the plant. Roman emissaries during the imperial period therefore always carried a fresh sprig of mint hidden in their robes. With its calming effect, it is hardly surprising that peppermint is an integral part of contemplative Christmas season became.
Peppermint also makes a wonderful addition to the often very heavy, opulent and spiced Christmas treats from goose to gingerbread. Similar to pickled ginger in sushi, the freshness of peppermint and that cool mouthfeel that it leaves behind, an ideal Palette Cleanser between the various holiday treats. Peppermint also helps in digestive disorders . Given the often fatty treats, it is hardly surprising that Americans a cup of peppermint tea for in between meals. The aroma of peppermint is particularly delicious with Black or green tea , as well as varieties based on hibiscus .
If you also want to know the benefits and Christmas aroma of fresh peppermint tea, then we recommend the fresh Peppermint extract from Nielsen Massey . So you can enjoy the taste of fresh Candy Canes very quickly and not only with tea but also with wonderful Christmas pastries , cocktails and desserts enjoy.
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And if, like us, you enjoy relaxing on the couch with a cozy cashmere blanket and a warm cup hot chocolate If you want to make yourself comfortable, then you should definitely try a touch of the fresh peppermint extract . For an even more warm Christmas feeling, we recommend a few sweet Dandies Mini Marshmallows .
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Of course, Christmas also includes delicious pastries . Whether cookie or cake that fresh extract goes with any festive baked goods like a warm glove in winter weather. If you can't get enough of the taste of fresh Christmas mint, then grab Bake best in addition to extract from Nielsen Massey in addition to the Chocolate Chips Green Mint from Guittard with its mixture of sweet chocolate and refreshing mint. This will give your Chocolate Chip Cookies & Co. a Christmas flavor the extra class.
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In addition to the delicious delicacies, baking yourself also gives great flavors . The mixture of warm and minty notes spreads quickly throughout the kitchen and spreads cozy Christmas spirit . If you also like these aromas Relax on the couch with freshly baked cookies and a hot mint chocolate don't want to miss, then we have great news. The Santa Clauses in spe from Country Candle have a range of great fragrances around the typical American peppermint sticks created with which you can conjure up freshness and relaxation in your own four walls, almost like the ancient Romans did.
With Peppermint Twist and Candy Cane Lane lies the slightly sweet freshness of the candy canes clearly in the foreground. And for the scent Candy Cane Cheesecake the experts from Country Candle still fruity notes of lemon peels and a hint of sweet caramel as well as notes from vanilla , cocoa and brown sugar mixed in, for the all-round Christmas package in fragrance form .
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Let yourself be convinced by the calming and relaxing effect of mint, just like our friends in America . Because not only in Advent can we all benefit from a little more peace and quiet on demand will definitely do you good.
