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Mint substitute

Herbs, spices and aromatics · Checked against 2 sources · Updated November 4, 2026

Quick answer

Use 1 tablespoon of dried mint for one-quarter cup of chopped fresh mint. That is a 4 to 1 ratio, slightly stronger than the general herb rule. Dried mint suits tea, sauces and cooked dishes. It does not work for mojitos or garnish.

How much do you need?

Fractions work: 1 1/2, ¾, 0.5. The amounts below update as you type.

What to use

  1. Dried mint

    • Vegan
    • Dairy-free
    • Gluten-free
    • Nut-free
    • Egg-free
    • 1 tbsp 15 ml dried mint leaves
    Best for
    Tea, yogurt sauce, lamb.
    What changes
    Earthier, less cool.
    Skip it when
    Drinks and garnish.

Diet labels describe the ingredients as normally made. Check packages for gluten and allergens. Some refined sugar is filtered with bone char, which matters if you eat vegan.

Which swap for which job

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SaucesDried mintChart ratio.

Do not substitute here

  • Mojitos and garnish. Dried mint.

Questions

Spearmint or peppermint?

The charts treat both the same.

Sources

Ratios come from these sources, in our words. Where they disagree, we say so or pick the amount that matches tested results. Ratios are a starting point. Taste and adjust.