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.
Of course you can eat mint leaves. They're crushed and served in a Mint julep. They're the key ingredient in Mint Jelly. There's a variety of dishes that can be made with mint (10 Recipes That Use Fresh Mint â Kitchn Recipe Roundup). And it's got a long history of being used medicinally (Medicinal Uses of Mint). I pick them off my mint plants and eat them all the time. Try to find some mint that you can try out. Spearmint in popular in the US. Personally, I prefer Sweet Mint. But find some mint. And find a recipe you can use to try it out. Or, if you like Bourbon, try a Classic Mint Julep.