While all peppermint is mint, not all mint is peppermint - a riddle of the herb world if there ever was one! Simply put, mint is a general term for the Mentha plant family, which includes a wide range of species - over 15, in fact! On the other hand, peppermint is a specific variety of mint. It's a hybrid mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint, known for its high menthol content and its distinctive, potent flavor and aroma. So when you're reaching for that refreshing peppermint soda, remember, you're sipping on a specific, supercharged variety of the mint family!