Is peppermint flavor something you grow out of?

[Anonymous]

I used to like peppermint flavored things, especially this time of year. But I wanted to gag at a few peppermint items I've had over the last week or so -- high-quality chocolate, peppermint mocha at Starbucks, a cocktail, and peppermint ice cream. All of it tastes so synthetic and sweet to me now. Is this normal? I used to love peppermint mochas in college and peppermint ice cream was probably my favorite. No more.

[Anonymous]

I'm the same. Can't stand it anymore but used to love it.

[Anonymous]

🤷‍♀️ I’ve never tried Starbucks peppermint mocha since I find all their drinks way too sweet and artificial tasting, but I love peppermint ice cream.

[Anonymous]

I don’t drink anything from Starbucks (it all tastes fake to me) but I still love peppermint ice cream, candy canes, and then those chocolate covered mint stirring sticks that my mom always had for company in the 80s. Yum.

[Anonymous]

Me too OP!!
It tastes like soap to me now

[Anonymous]

The peppermint mocha is way, way too sweet.

I love the peppermint meringues from Trader Joe's though.

[Anonymous]

My son keeps telling me I need to try a peppermint shake from CFA. I haven't had a chance yet, but I'm looking forward to it.

[Anonymous]

It’s COVID messing with your taste buds. Get tested OP!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Me too OP!!
It tastes like soap to me now

same

[Anonymous]

Nope. Still love the big box of Jr. Mints at the movies.

When we were going to the movies, that is.

[Anonymous]

I am so glad that the rest of you don't like peppermint. That means there is MORE, MORE, MORE for me!!! Give me a York Peppermint Patty, a Peppermint Mocha from Starbucks, a Peppermint Chip Shake from Chick-fil-A or a Peppermint Bundtini from Nothing Bundt Cakes any day!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s COVID messing with your taste buds. Get tested OP!

I really hope this is a joke, because if not, it is the most ridiculous COVID-paranoia post I’ve seen to date.

[Anonymous]

IDK. I LOVE peppermint on it's own but I have never liked peppermint and chocolate together.

[Anonymous]

Most of it is synthetic and sweet. You need to look for things made with real peppermint extract

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The peppermint mocha is way, way too sweet.

I love the peppermint meringues from Trader Joe's though.

Have you seen them anywhere? I haven't seen them this season and just mentioned that to DH. I might have to make my own.