This post brought to you by Dollar General. All opinions are 100% mine.
There are many important questions in life. While not the deepest question, this is an important one, “Are you a peppermint or a spearmint person?”
It seems like most people are a fan of one or the other. Whether it is gum, candy, lip balm, lotions, etc., most people have a clear preference. I was curious, so I did a very unofficial poll on Facebook of my friends posing the question. And my poll revealed that people are pretty split down the middle with nearly 50% preferring peppermint and the other 50% spearmint.
The spearmint folks mentioned things like, “It doesn’t take my breath away like peppermint,” and “It is sweeter.” And I agree.
Me? I am spearmint all the way.
Whichever side you fall on, people love mint flavors. And regardless of people’s preference when I mentioned peppermint and spearmint most people assumed I was talking about gum. (They are so smart because I totally am!)
NEW Orbit Value Packs – in peppermint and spearmint – are now available at Dollar General. More gum, less money. So you can save on your favorite minty flavor and keep your breath smelling fresh for less.
At Dollar General you will find Orbit® value packs that include two seven-piece packs (for a total of 14 sticks of gum) with the option of your mint flavor of choice — spearmint or peppermint.
Next time you are in the mood for some minty flavor, head out to Dollar General to stock up, save and Chew Orbit®.
Two questions remain. Are you a gum chewer? And what is your flavor, peppermint or spearmint?
Julie Wood says
October 4, 2013 at 9:01 amI have to go with Spearmint Orbit it is the best. But you should try the Kids orbit, it is the best tasting gum I have ever tasted!
Rachel says
October 4, 2013 at 9:57 amI love gum! And I lean more towards spearmint, although I like both. My kids prefer spearmint because it isn’t so “hot.”
Michele P says
October 14, 2013 at 6:36 pmI chew gum occasionally, and my fave is peppermint, but I also like spearmint too!
Gianna says
October 14, 2013 at 8:57 pmYes, and spearmint.
Cheryl F. says
October 15, 2013 at 12:16 amMy flavor is spearmint. I grew up not liking it,but now it’s my favorite.
Terri Herman says
October 15, 2013 at 5:23 amI love Orbit gum! I grew up with spearmint gum a lot and it’s still my favorite but I do enjoy peppermint too. My family likes the variety this brand offers. There’s always a flavor for everyone!
Julie Wood says
October 15, 2013 at 10:50 amI love Orbit Gum because it tastes so good and I like the Spearmint gum the best!
Yidi S says
October 15, 2013 at 11:06 amI like chew gum, spearmint is the flavor
Helga says
October 15, 2013 at 11:56 amI chew gum sometimes. I prefer peppermint.
lucki says
October 16, 2013 at 9:45 amspearmint! I have no words to describe why, but it’s a definite preference
Patty White says
October 16, 2013 at 2:30 pmspearmint is my favorite!!
Meredith says
October 17, 2013 at 7:13 pmyes I am a gum chewer but only during my free time, it’s not that professional looking lol. I’m team spearmint
Susan H. says
October 17, 2013 at 8:46 pmI’m not really a gum chewer. May give Orbit a try. I like Spearmint.
Danielle Porter says
October 18, 2013 at 10:16 pmSpearmint hands down! Peppermint is too harsh!
Natasha says
October 19, 2013 at 6:10 amMmmm, I love gum and definitely spearmint!
Starr Greenwell says
October 19, 2013 at 5:29 pmI love spearmint. I always choose spearmen t.
lisa lo says
October 19, 2013 at 11:11 pmBelieve it or not but peppermint makes me sneeze!
Tammy S says
October 20, 2013 at 2:40 pmI love the Spearmint Orbit gum. Orbit is the best because it doesn’t stick to your teeth.
Richelle says
October 21, 2013 at 12:57 amI’m not sure why, but I have always really liked peppermint, but not spearmint so much.
Keely Hostetter says
October 21, 2013 at 12:37 pmI do chew gum sometimes and when I do it is always spearmint. My husband chews all the time and his favorite is spearmint too.
Jen S. says
October 21, 2013 at 12:44 pmI chew peppermint only. Unfortunately for me, spearmint is my main migraine trigger. It’s not ideal but luckily life got much better once I figured it out!
Victoria Cortinas says
October 21, 2013 at 5:25 pmI don’t chew gum often, but my favorite is spearmint.
Dawn Ganey says
October 23, 2013 at 11:27 pmI like spearmint the best. Peppermint makes me nauseous.
Laura says
October 25, 2013 at 9:50 amI chew gume and I am definately a n Orbit spearmint girl.
Kamla L. says
October 25, 2013 at 11:52 pmI never really thought about it. I guess I like both. I grew up drinking mint tea since it was a favorite of my grandmother’s. She always new the difference between the two. Me, not so much.
Carly says
October 26, 2013 at 7:52 amSpearmint! I have to agree with Kamla as well since I have always loved mint tea. Peppermint reminds me too much of Christmas (candy canes), so it shouldn’t be year-round.
Sandy Cain says
October 26, 2013 at 9:34 pmI go with Peppermint. My mom always bought Wrigley’s Spearmint gum when were kids, and she gave it to us in the car on long trips. To this day, the smell or taste of any spearmint reminds me of being carsick!
Cathy Shaw says
October 27, 2013 at 8:58 amSpearmint is my flavor but I can’t enjoy sugarless gum because the mannitol and sorbitol have dire effects on my digestion, alas, and I would never chew sugared gum
Jill Myrick says
October 27, 2013 at 1:26 pmYes, I am a gum chewer but my husband is even more so than I am. His preference is Peppermint while mine is Spearmint.
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Beth Klocinski says
October 28, 2013 at 9:47 amI prefer peppermint. It works to curb my appetite between meals.
Paula Tavernie says
October 28, 2013 at 4:54 pmI enjoy Spearmint gum over peppermint!!
Mya Murphy says
October 29, 2013 at 1:28 amI like both equally. I cannot say I like one over the other. I love both!
Richard Hicks says
October 29, 2013 at 5:41 pmSpearmint for me. I chew it all the time!
laurie says
October 29, 2013 at 7:03 pmI like peppermint the best