How do I use the “two mints on the porch” blend in a diffuser?

Add Peppermint 4 · Spearmint 3 · Lemongrass 2 drops to 200–300 ml of water. In a room under 15 m², use 1–2 drops less; in a room over 25 m², add 1 more drop of the main oil.

When does the “two mints on the porch” blend work best?

Diffuse it on the porch, the balcony or in a living room with the doors open in the early evening, when you want to sit outside a little longer.

Two mints on the porch · Peppermint blend

A sticky night on the porch with a glass of iced water, wanting something really cool. Peppermint leads, chilly and sharp, spearmint follows sweet and mild like candy, the two mints flowing into each other smoothly; lemongrass at the end adds a tangy freshness so it's not all one note. Set the diffuser on the porch table and run it for about 20 minutes. With kids under 6 at home, swap the peppermint for extra spearmint.

Formula

Drop ratio · 8:6:4
Peppermint	8 drops · top note
Spearmint	6 drops · top note
Lemongrass	4 drops · top note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Peppermint (cool, sharp and clean); spearmint (sweet and cool, softer than peppermint, with a hint of chewing gum); lemongrass (fresh, green and clean) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

What remains. With no woody or resin base note, this blend fades fairly quickly — switch it on again after 1–2 hours to keep the room scented.

Method

Diffuser

Peppermint 4 · Spearmint 3 · Lemongrass 2 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.

10 ml roller

Peppermint 2 · Spearmint 2 · Lemongrass 1 drops, then top up with a carrier oil (jojoba or sweet almond). Dab on wrists and the back of the neck.

50 ml room spray

Peppermint 13 · Spearmint 10 · Lemongrass 7 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

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Safety

Skin irritant

Lemongrass can irritate skin — dilute well and patch-test on a small area first.

Do not use for children under 6, during pregnancy, or if you have a health condition without asking a professional first. Never ingest essential oils; keep them out of reach of children and pets.

FAQ

How do I use the “two mints on the porch” blend in a diffuser?: Add Peppermint 4 · Spearmint 3 · Lemongrass 2 drops to 200–300 ml of water. In a room under 15 m², use 1–2 drops less; in a room over 25 m², add 1 more drop of the main oil.
When does the “two mints on the porch” blend work best?: Diffuse it on the porch, the balcony or in a living room with the doors open in the early evening, when you want to sit outside a little longer.

two mints on the porch

Formula

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