Fresh herbs, flowers, fruits and spices from around the globe!
We carry exotic, fresh herbs & spices for your full culinary experience - for cooking, blending your own herbal teas, or for enjoying these herbs and spices on their own as a tea.
(Pimpinella anisum) Anise is in the same family of plants as carrots, caraway, coriander, dill, fennel, and more. It has a distinctive flavor similar to licorice. This flavor makes it particularly useful for culinary dishes (such as cakes, cookies, breads, pickling, and more). It also has been used as a breath sweetener.
From the fruit of the Apple tree, Apples have a multitude of uses in culinary recipes. They're delicious eaten alone or a fantastic ingredient in scones, cookies, pies, tarts, cakes, sauces and many savory dishes.
Blueberries are the fruit of the species Vaccinium, a perennial plant mainly native to North America. Used for their anti-oxidant properties and nutritive properties, blueberries are a staple in many kitchens for use in muffins, pies, jams and jellies. (Click on the picture to see more information)
Buddha Ama-cha is an herbal tisane whose leaves come from the Hydrangea Macrophylla var. Amagiana plant. These large, well-formed, gray-green leaves have a very sweet and refreshing taste. The freshly plucked leaves contain so called glucosides which do not have a sweet taste yet. The characteristic sweet taste arises during the fermentation process where the substance "glucoside" is changed into "phyllodulcin".
Butterfly pea tea, from Southeast Asia, is a caffeine free herbal "tea" whose flowers are brewed for their beautiful blue color. Change the pH of the blend by adding lemon or lime and the color will change from blue to varying shades of purple. (Click on the photo for more inoformation)
(Theobroma cacao) (a.k.a Cocoa) Native to South America, cacao is now primarily cultivated in West Africa. Nibs are the result of cacao beans after they have been roasted, cracked and de-shelled. Used in cooking and for snacking, they are usually ground into a thick paste (chocolate liquor).
The fruit from the plant of the Prunus avium, is popular in many recipes. Cherries are used to make liqueurs, pies, crumbles, cakes, jellies and more. (Click on the picture to see more information)
(Cichorium intybus) Chicory root has long been roasted and then ground to be used as a substitute for coffee and found in coffee blends and herbal "coffee" blends.
(Vaccinium oxycoccos) Cranberries are the fruit of an evergreen shrub that thrives in the cooler temperature of the northern hemisphere. They have a tartness that makes them a perfect addition to both sweet and savory dishes. (Click on the picture to see more information)
Zante currants, or raisins, are small, sweet berries in the grape family. They are eaten raw or used in recipes for breads, scones, mincemeat and more.
(Turnera diffusa) A shrub that is native to Texas, northern Mexico and the Baja Peninsula, damiana has historically been used as an overall tonic. It has been used in Mexico as a flavoring in a liqueur.
(Zingiber officinale) For thousands of years, ginger root has been important for culinary and medicinal purposes. Try this tasty herb alone or with a combination of other herbs & teas.
(Hibiscus sabdariffa) Used primarily in herbal tea recipes, hibiscus flowers are also used to make jams, syrups and cocktails. It has a well-balanced, tart and astringent flavor with a deep red color in the cup.
(Hibiscus sabdariffa) Used primarily in herbal tea recipes, hibiscus flowers are also used to make jams, syrups and cocktails. It has a well-balanced, tart and astringent flavor with a deep red color in the cup.
(Lavandula officinalis) The heady aroma of lavender makes it a perfect choice for a variety of uses in baking, cooking and in cosmetics. The aroma (both dried and brewed) is also thought to be uplifting and calming.
(Melissa officinalis) A perennial herb, native to the Mediterranean, Lemon Balm is in the mint family. Grown in many gardens now throughout the world, Lemon Balm is an aromatic herb with culinary uses.
(Aloysia triphylla) Lemon verbena leaves are used to make herbal teas and to add a lemony flavor to fish and poultry dishes, vegetable marinades, salad dressings, jams, puddings, and beverages. Enjoy alone or in combination with other herbs, especially mints.
(Glycyrrhiza glabra) Native to southern Europe and parts of Asia, licorice root is a very important medicinal herb. Licorice root is used in many herbal forumations for its sweet, pleasant taste, which helps to make bitter herbs more palatable.
(Calendula officinalis) Native to the Mediterranean, calendula flowers are now grown in gardens throughout the world. These petals have a wide variety of uses from culinary to cosmetic.
Olive leaf infusions have been primarily overlooked in the US, however they are frequently drunk in countries where olive trees grow. The leaves have been brewed for their unique properties for thousands of years. Olive leaf brews to a golden cup with a fresh, clean, refreshing taste.
(Citrus aurantium) Orange Peel is excellent as an ingredient in potpourri or tea. For an excellent hot tea try combining it with black tea and clove or mix with hibiscus flowers and rosehips for a good iced tea.
Papaya is the fruit of Carica papaya and is native to Mexico, although it is now cultivated in many tropical areas. It is found in recipes for curries, salads, stews, jellies and baked goods.
(Mentha piperita) Native to Europe, this perennial herb can now be found all over the world. This is a wonderful tasting herb and a very beneficial one too.
