It is based on the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). The use of CPI-W conflicts with this purpose, because the elderly consume substantially more health care goods and services than younger people.
4-6 months. Tips. 1  To store fresh mint: (1) Trim the ends and place in a glass containing about one inch of water; (2) Cover with a loose-fitting plastic bag and refrigerate; (3) Replace water when it gets cloudy.
My family shares my love of mint teas, which means we go through a lot of tea with seven of us drinking it. So we decided several years ago to grow our own mint teas. My small back yard is now a treasure trove of mint. We have peppermint, spearmint, lemon mint, apple mint, and chocolate mint. Yes, you heard that right.