Hi There Kimberly,

I’m mint to be with you… I just couldn’t help myself!

This week, I’m inspired by mint, a simple herb with a powerful presence—especially in these summer months. 

Our bed of mint here in South Carolina holds deep roots. It made the move with us from Pennsylvania, where it once grew wild along the creek behind my great-grandparents’ home. My mom remembers carefully walking through cattle pasture to reach the stream, where this mint—what we called “tea”—flourished in the meadow. My grandmother propagated it, my mom carried it forward, and now I’m honored to carry it too. It's more than a plant. It’s legacy, healing, and tradition—rooted in family and faith. This is our newly planted little tea bed. The far box has our chocolate mint in it and the closer box has our "meadow" mint. The meadow mint started as a single sprig! I allowed it to root in water then planted it in a pot to grow until I had a bed to plant it back into. We just planted those into the ground a month or so ago and they have flourished!

Meadow Tea – A Taste of Summer

Growing up in PA, I didn’t realize “Meadow Tea” was a PA Dutch thing—I just thought it was normal!
It’s one of the most refreshing summer drinks you’ll ever try—naturally caffeine-free and full of flavor. As a kid, ours was gently sweetened, but these days we enjoy it as-is: cool, clean, and vibrant.

Simple Meadow Tea Recipe:

1. Bring a pot of water to boil, then remove from heat.
2. Toss in a hearty handful of mint (fresh is best!).
3. Steep for 30+ minutes until flavorful.
4. Strain, chill, and sip away!

Perfect for a hot humid day—bonus points if you sip it on a porch swing or out in the garden.

Growing + Using Mint

Mint is easy to grow (maybe too easy—it will take over if you let it!).
Our mint grows in a contained box to keep it from becoming a meadow of its own. We also have a chocolate mint variety—it’s got that sweet “Andes mint” flavor we love in desserts.

A few favorite ways we use mint:

• Fresh meadow tea or citrus-mint infused water
• Mint chocolate frozen dessert with bananas, cocoa, and cocoa nibs

Mint as Medicine + Symbol

Mint has long been used for its healing properties:

• Soothes upset stomachs and supports digestion, (with one caution, if you have acid reflux mint can make it worse due to being a relaxant)
• Cooling, calming, and anti-inflammatory for joints and headaches
• May help ease stress and anxiety, support sleep, and reduce congestion

But beyond the physical, mint carries spiritual symbolism:

• Healing and cleansing
• Hospitality and comfort
• Protection from negative energy
• A symbol of transformation, renewal, and growth (watch it spread!)

It’s a reminder that creation doesn’t just nourish us physically—it speaks to the soul’s renewal, too.

• Savory sauces (think Mediterranean or Southeast Asian dishes)
• Dried mint leaves for tea for the cooler months
• And of course… just breathe it in—instant refreshment!

Drying mint is easy too: my mom used to lay it on newspaper-lined trays and leave it in a warm space. For her, that was in the attic. She then stored the dried leaves in jars to enjoy over the winter months. We don’t have an attic in our RV and we do have three cats that will make the leaves into toys and newspaper into a bed! Fortunately, we have a longer growing season and can enjoy the fresh version. 

I’d Love to Hear From You

Are you a fan of mint?
Do you have a favorite way to use it—tea, dessert, garden, or otherwise? I’d love to hear your stories—or even see a photo of your own tea bed or herb garden!

Want to Explore Natural Healing?

If you’re feeling inspired to explore a healthier, more vibrant way of living—rooted in nature, spirit, and whole-person wellness—I’m here for you.

Book a Find Your Energy Discovery Call:
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Curious but not quite ready?
Let’s have a Virtual Coffee Chat or meet up locally at Essentials or Prophet Coffee!

Email me at: kim@hopeandhealinglifestyle.com

Website: https://hopeandhealinglifestyle.com/welcome 

Final Blessing

Jeremiah 17:7-8 (NIV)

“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water... It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”

You were mint to live fully, freely, and fruitfully—body and soul. Let’s walk the garden path together.

May Herbs Abound,

Kim