Breath Savers Spearmint

Breath Savers Spearmint is a mint confection sold in the snack aisle. Spearmint sits in a different part of the flavor range from peppermint. Peppermint tends to hit with a sharp, cooling bite, while spearmint usually reads softer, sweeter and slightly herbal, with a rounder cool finish. Expect that milder profile here, though the product details don't give a full flavor description, so treat it as the typical character of the style. These are made for eating, not mixing. Let one dissolve slowly on the tongue instead of chewing it, since a slow melt is what lets a mint's flavor build and fade evenly. They work well after a meal, after coffee, or before a conversation or meeting. Garlic, onion and strong coffee leave lingering flavors, and a spearmint mint gives your palate something clean and gently sweet to finish on. Mints like these are also a handy pocket-sized extra for a drive, a desk drawer or a bag. Keep them in a cool, dry spot, because heat and humidity make hard confections sticky and dull their flavor over time. There is no glassware, serving temperature or cocktail use for this product. If you're pairing it with drinks, spearmint's light, herbal sweetness goes naturally with the flavors of coffee, tea and dessert courses.