Many recipes tell you to use 1 “bunch of mint”, 1/2 cup of chopped mint leaves, or even 2 ounces of mint but how much mint is in a bunch, a cup or an ounce? It can be problematic to know what that really means. Different stores carry different sizes of mint bunches and many people grow their own mint as well so their “bunch” will be whatever they decide on. This makes it even more challenging to know how much to actually use.
In order to figure out how much is a bunch of mint we went to the market and to see what they thought a “bunch of mint” was. We determined that an average grocery store bunch weighed 3.2 ounces and contained about 80 sprigs of mint.
So we chose an average bunch of mint for our test sample to determine how many “bunches” you need for a specific amount of chopped leaves. We discovered that there is about 2/3 cup or 10 to 11 tablespoons of chopped mint leaves in a bunch. There are almost 2 cups of loosely packed mint leaves in a bunch. In addition, we found 1 cup of chopped mint weighed about 1.6 ounces, and 1 ounce of mint contained 23-25 sprigs.
Did you know that mint plants originate in the Mediterranean region and have been found in Egyptian tombs from as far back as 1000 BC! Mint gets its name from Menthe a Greek mythical character. The United States produces 70% of the Worlds peppermint and spearmint. And finally, the common garden variety of mint is really spearmint.
So we now know that “How much is a bunch of mint” is about 3.2 ounces of mint. If you are buying from the grocery store you can check the weight on the scale there and if you are growing your own mint you can just use a kitchen scale to measure it. We recommend this one which we use at home and enjoy: Oxo Good Grips Food Scale. To determine how many bunches of mint you need to get the necessary amount of chopped mint leaves you can use the converter below.
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one 4-inch sprig mint
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1 tablespoon packed mint leaves (about 6 medium/large leaves)
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1 teaspoon finely chopped mint
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Custom Conversions for Mint Bunch
- There is &frac23 Cup (158 mls) of Chopped Mint Leaves in a Mint Bunch
- There is 2 Cups (473 mls) of Loosely Packed Mint Leaves in a Mint Bunch
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FAQ
How much is 1 mint sprig?
What is considered a mint sprig?
What is one sprig of fresh mint?
How much is a sprig?
How much is a sprig of mint?
A sprig of mint is measured in leaves; it’s approximately 1 tsp of leaves after it’s been chopped and settled. To settle the leaves, add them to your measuring spoon and tap it on the counter. You can also add whole leaves as a garnish.
What is a sprig of mint?
A sprig of mint refers to a small stem from a mint plant that includes a few leaves. It is commonly used as a flavoring agent in various dishes and beverages, such as cocktails, tea, and desserts. Depending on the recipe, the sprig of mint may be used whole, or the leaves may be removed from the stem and chopped or crushed before use.
How many leaves does a mint sprig have?
Now it can of course have more. A mint stem that you have cut off that has 5 or even 7 leaves from it will also be called a mint sprig. The length of a mint sprig is usually about 2 inches. Since we are just counting the leaves on the stem to label it a spring we only need 3 leaves.
How long should a mint sprig be?
The length of a mint sprig is usually about 2 inches. Since we are just counting the leaves on the stem to label it a spring we only need 3 leaves. Usually on most mint plants these will grow very close to each other and therefore the sprig of mint won’t be very long.