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Spring means the arrival of fresh flowers, warmer temperatures—and apparently, a brand new, uber-refreshing color from French cookware brand Le Creuset. Cool Mint is an icy mint-blue that mimics the waters of a tropical paradise while offering a hint of nostalgia with its vibrant retro feel. Since 1925, Le Creuset has been beloved among home cooks and professional chefs alike for not only their range of stunning hues, but durability and performance, too. As for Cool Mint? It’s described as “a refreshing burst of flavor to wake up your culinary décor,” the brand says on its website. “This mouthwatering shade lifts spirits with its irrepressible joy. Set it against leafy greens or seaside blues. Or let it dance with equally vibrant colors. Le Creuset’s Cool Mint guarantees a smile wherever it goes.”
Cool Mint is part of a special collaboration between Le Creuset and QVC and will be available for a limited time only on lecreuset.com and in the brand’s signature stores. It would pair beautifully with some of the brands other iconic shades including Meringue, a muted cream-beige color; Sea Salt, a chic grey-green; or even Nectar, a sunny orange-yellow hue that’s cheerful for the warmer months.
Below, we’re sharing all of the products you can purchase in this cool new color.
Le Creuset Round Dutch OvenLe Creuset BraiserLe Creuset Signature SkilletLe Creuset Utensil CrockLe Creuset MugLe Creuset Mini Round Cocotte
Cool Mint is available in Le Creuset’s signature 5½-quart Dutch oven, which you can use for braising spring chicken, sautéing seasonal vegetables like leeks, or deep-frying artichokes. This product is dishwasher-safe, oven-safe up to 500°F, and features a lifetime warranty.
Shop Now: Le Creuset Round Dutch Oven, $360, lecreuset.com.
Our food editors love using a shallow braiser for cooking meats and vegetables low and slow until they’re fork-tender. Purchase this piece in Cool Mint and test it out using our recipe for Salmon Fricasse or Buttery Leeks with Parmesan and Thyme. The 3½-quart size can fit three to four servings and a porcelain-enameled coating makes for easy clean-up.
Shop Now: Le Creuset 3½-Quart Braiser, $310, lecreuset.com.
From searing meat and fish to cooking grilled cheese sandwiches, cast-iron skillets can do it all. Unlike other cast iron skillets, this version is not raw cast iron, which means that it does not need the traditional seasoning or special cleaning that many cast iron pans require.
Shop Now: Le Creuset 10¼-Inch Signature Skillet, $180, lecreuset.com.
Whisks, wooden spoons, spatulas, tongs, pastry brushes—this petite crock can hold an assortment of cooking tools that you can grab on a moment’s notice. Currently, Cool Mint is only available in the small size, which measures 6½-inches tall by 4 1/8-inches wide.
Shop Now: Le Creuset Small Utensil Crock, $30, lecreuset.com.
Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea on your porch while you listen to the birds chirp in this stoneware mug from Le Creuset. It features a colorful glaze in Cool Mint and is dishwasher safe, which makes for easy cleaning after you’ve sipped every last drop.
Shop Now: Le Creuset Mug, $18, lecreuset.com.
Each cocotte has an eight-ounce capacity, which is perfect for holding individual portions of macaroni and cheese, asparagus soup, or fruit crisps. They measure 5¼ inches wide by two inches tall.
Shop Now: Le Creuset Mini Round Cocotte, $20, lecreuset.com.
