Huacatay

Add a touch of Peruvian tradition to your garden and kitchen with Huacatay! Also known as Peruvian black mint, mint marigold, or Mexican marigold, this edible leaf marigold is an aromatic herb used in various traditional dishes. Its flavor combines hints of lime, tarragon, licorice, and mint, making it a unique culinary treasure.

Traditionally, fresh leaves are used to make a green sauce with aji peppers, perfect over potatoes. We’ve also crafted a huacatay pesto paired with fried potatoes, and it’s simply superb! Huacatay grows into 6–8 ft tall bushes with green frilly leaves and yellow blossoms. Dried leaves are versatile as a spice or for brewing satisfying herbal tea, becoming a winter favorite in our tea blends.

Bring Huacatay to your garden for a flavorful and aromatic addition to your culinary creations and tea blends!

Exotic Aromatic Herb | Tea Plant

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