Essex heard of their problem and developed a custom distillation process to utilize the fines and stems to produce a valuable mint oil.  This was a win-win, as the mint beverage company was able to valorize a waste stream and Essex was able to add a sustainably produced upcycled material to their palette.  After distillation the remaining waste from the fines and stems can be spread back onto mint fields, enriching the soil. 

Rightly named Peppermint Leaf Dust oil, it possesses an earthy, herbal organoleptic profile and adds depth and complexity to mint oil blends while being produced at a price point lower than conventional US grown mint oils.  

Peppermint Leaf Dust oil has become a remarkable tool in the Essex palette, having been utilized in several winning formulas with great customer feedback.  We’ve expanded to include Spearmint Leaf Dust oil and are seeking to increase production of both varieties.  Thanks to its unique sensory profile and valid marketing claims we foresee continued growth in the use of these oils, both as powerful blending tools and complex standalone materials.   

Tell us about your challenges with difficult to use mint materials. We’d love to innovate with you.