The Curiously Strong Story of Mint

What’s the coolest flavor of the holiday season? It's
peppermint, obviously, and it’s showing up in everything from
coffee to chocolate and cookies to ice cream right now. But while
standing in line for a peppermint mocha is a standard feature of
the holiday season today, there was a time when this
garden-standard herb was seen as so special—even powerful—that it
made three American entrepreneurs rich enough to be crowned the
"Peppermint Kings." This episode, the story of the forgotten
American mint monarchy, plus the fascinating science behind why
mint cools your tongue and maybe really does cure all. Join us to
jingle all the way through peppermint heists, the surprising link
between mint essence-peddlers and the abolition movement, and the
true stories behind your favorite mint candies—including the
disputed origins of the iconic candy cane. Learn more about your ad
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