Altschachl

Altschachl Chocolate Mint

Chocolate mint is a variety of peppermint, which in turn belongs to the genus of mints, comprising 30 species. Peppermint itself originated from the crossing of Mentha spicata subsp. spicata, the green mint originating from the Mediterranean region, and water mint.

The scent of the plant is original: a mixture of chocolate and peppermint. The fragrance is definitely reminiscent of the popular chocolate squares with the white-creamy mint filling.

Chocolate mint prefers a sunny to partially shaded location. It can be warm, but it should be spared from the merciless midday sun. Chocolate mint is often cultivated in herb or fragrance beds in the garden or in pots on balconies or patios.

Like our customers, we also attach great importance to care and quality. This lies in freshness, a well-considered choice of varieties and an environmentally friendly production method.

The Altschachl nursery is a family business in its 6th generation, which has existed since 1865. Under 9500m² of state-of-the-art greenhouse space and on 8000m² of open-air space, we produce fresh cut herbs all year round. These are freshly cut daily, packed immediately and are ready for sale on the same day and start their journey to your kitchen. We offer fresh herbs for top chefs and lovers all over Austria! Our customers are delivery services, restaurant chains and shops, which we supply with fresh herbs throughout Austria.

Through modern cultivation, climate control strategies and the use of beneficial insects, we achieve a very natural and gentle production. In addition, the CO2 emissions from the heating system are used for the CO2 fertilisation of the plants, which convert this into oxygen during photosynthesis. This means that we are largely CO2-neutral. The electricity comes 100% from hydropower and the irrigation water is taken from the company's own rainwater collection basin. In this way, we try to keep our ecological "footprint" as small as possible. Before the water reaches the plants, it is cleaned using the Grander water filter method, enriched with nutrients and reaches the herb plants in an enhanced form. We sow and grow our plants mostly in our own company, because this way we can control and ensure the quality and plant health from the seed to the finished end product.

Storage recommendation

Store fresh herbs in an airtight container or a tightly sealed freezer bag in the refrigerator to preserve their freshness.

Tip: Wrap the herbs in damp kitchen paper before storing them to keep them fresh for extra long.