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A mint does not make your mouth cold. The menthol in the mint triggers receptors in the mouth that sense cold. When the signal reaches the brain it is interpreted as cold. In short, it is just an illusion.
For a technical discussion of this process you can check out the sources below.
For a technical discussion of this process you can check out the sources below.
source(s):
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/05/070530132405.htm
http://www.physicsforums.com/archive/index.php/t-286879.html
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/05/070530132405.htm
http://www.physicsforums.com/archive/index.php/t-286879.html
Yes, a mint do make our mouth cold. The reason behind it is the presence of menthol molecules in them,that triggers a sensation of coldness in our mouth.
for scientific ref:
http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/content/kitchenscience/exp/does-a-mint-make-your-mouth-cold/
for scientific ref:
http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/content/kitchenscience/exp/does-a-mint-make-your-mouth-cold/
Voted as best: lidyax
yes a mint makes our mouth cold.and if we drink water(not chilled) after that when it goes down it give a very pleasant feeling of chill.i can't explain it how i feel like.just give a try if you never tried it.
Voted as best: mario2001
It doesn't actually make your mouth colder though... it only feels like it. There's no decrease in temparture
no,mint don't make the temperature in mouth low,pls see Dave Ansell' research on this subject. 
Voted "No best answer": jeffp,
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