Mint Honey Mead

[TheBrewingMedic]

One of the first that came to mind was using a decent black tea infusion, some citrus and fresh mint to reinforce the flavor, make a medium sweet tea/lemonade effect with a mint finish, another was also a citrus mint idea, similar to mojito flavors. It might work well for the cucumber experiments that have been going on, im sure all will need some additional fresh mint as you've said it was a subtle flavor but I'd imagine it would make a decent base for any of the above, even subtle in the back ground it would help giving depth to the mint flavor instead of just a mint addition, imo this would need to be fermented cool and slow and definitely with a no heat method to maintain any of the natural mint flavor and aroma

 

[TheBrewingMedic]

A chocolate version could be good as well, brochet came to mind as well but the boiling would almost definitely cook out the mint

 

[TheBrewingMedic]

*bochet (autocorrect on my phone bit me again)

 

[odinsgift]

+1 for black tea. Im still anxious to see how smoked tea will play into mjød.

 

[GordonT]

One of the first that came to mind was using a decent black tea infusion, some citrus and fresh mint to reinforce the flavor, make a medium sweet tea/lemonade effect with a mint finish, another was also a citrus mint idea, similar to mojito flavors. It might work well for the cucumber experiments that have been going on, im sure all will need some additional fresh mint as you've said it was a subtle flavor but I'd imagine it would make a decent base for any of the above, even subtle in the back ground it would help giving depth to the mint flavor instead of just a mint addition, imo this would need to be fermented cool and slow and definitely with a no heat method to maintain any of the natural mint flavor and aroma

With 6,000 lbs to play with this sounds worth trying. Very intriguing.

 

[GordonT]

+1 for black tea. Im still anxious to see how smoked tea will play into mjød.

I just bought some terrific smoked tea... hmm... thoughts on how much and when to add? Secondary I would imagine and could add either an infusion or even the leaves themselves. By secondary there should be enough alcohol to inhibit any bugs.

 

[odinsgift]

The recipes I've seen call for tea, suggest one spoon full of tea brewed, and condensed. I've read about people adding them dry to primary, also. Did you buy russian caravan? I have some of that, and a pine smoked tea from Finland that I plan to use.

 

[TheBrewingMedic]

When I get to a tea infused mead on the long list I was thinking I'd brew it real strong then use it to top up in the secondary and then again maybe even tertiary if it needs more for the flavor profile

 

[GordonT]

The recipes I've seen call for tea, suggest one spoon full of tea brewed, and condensed. I've read about people adding them dry to primary, also. Did you buy russian caravan? I have some of that, and a pine smoked tea from Finland that I plan to use.

Would that be 1 tsp. for 5 gallons or 1? Seems a bit light for 5. I do have some Caravan and love the flavour. I think it would be very nice in this honey. Pine smoked must be an expensive specialty. Love to try it.

 

[GordonT]

If anyone here is interested in buying some of this unique honey send your contact information to me - [email protected] - and I'll forward it to the owner at Babe's Honey. I live in Victoria, BC, Canada so there will be some shipping costs if you're very far from here.

Cheers all and thanks for the great ideas that came out of this conversation.

 

[odinsgift]

Would that be 1 tsp. for 5 gallons or 1? Seems a bit light for 5. I do have some Caravan and love the flavour. I think it would be very nice in this honey. Pine smoked must be an expensive specialty. Love to try it.

PM your mailing address and I can send some.
The russisk recipe was for 5 gallons. It did seem light for 5.

 

[Penguinetti]

I'd be down for a purchase when these are made...

 

[GordonT]

I'd be down for a purchase when these are made...

Penguinetti I'm not sure I understand your post. Do you want the honey or the mead? Mead I can't sell, honey I can.