Herbs and Spices

Birch Bark Tea

Betula pubescens Cut & Sifted Native to the northern hemisphere's temperate and sub-arctic zones, the birch tree's outer layer has had many different uses over the centuries, ranging from writing paper to the manufacture of canoes. In fact, the birch...

Black Peppercorn

 Piper nigrum Whole Black peppercorns are the hand-picked fruits of a tropical vine known by the botanical name of Piper nigrum. Before the fruits or drupes are set out in the sun to dry, they are subjected to a hot water bath. Aside from...

Thyme

  Thymus vulgaris Cut & Sifted When sauteing sliced mushrooms, you can add some thyme leaves to enhance the flavor of the vegetables. These cooked vegetables can be added to gravies or even scrambled eggs. Pan juices from your beef, pork or...

Crushed Red Pepper Chilli

Capsicum annum Aside from the textural contrast, crushed chili pepperdiffers from powdered chili pepper in that the former includes dried seeds. Also commonly called crushed red pepper, just a dash adds a lot of spice and heat to...

Blackberry Leaf

Rubus fruticosus Cut & Sifted Blackberry is a bramble brush in the rose family. The leaves, which taste slightly sweet and grass-like, are used in tea blends. The cut and sifted leaves can also be added to herbal baths and potpourri...

Allspice

Also known as Mexican pimento, allspice comes from a type of myrtle tree and is one of the top seasonings in Mexican cuisine. The whole berries add the flavors of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and juniper to foods...

Blue Vervain

Blue vervain is a member of the verbena family with a history of use that dates to ancient Egypt. Historically, the herb has been used to ease congestion and cough. In fact, blue vervain was used to prevent medieval peasants from becoming...

Coriander

Coriandrum sativum Whole Many different types of food can be brightened by the addition of whole Coriander Seeds. The Moroccan condiment and seasoning known as Harissa uses coriander together with chiles, garlic, cumin, mint and olive oil. Another...

Cayenne Pepper (Ground)

Capsicum annuum Cayenne, named after the capital city of French Guiana, is a type of chili pepper also known as bird pepper, cow-horn pepper and by various other common names.  *Quanitites over 5 pounds may be bulk packaged. 

Anise Seed

Pimpinella anisum Cut & Sifted A sweet, licorice-like seed for flavoring sweet and savory dishes — from fruit pies to meats. Anise is a member of the Umbelliferae family which also includes fennel, caraway, coriander and dill, to name a few...

Strawberry Leaf

Rubus idaeus Cut & Sifted Provides a mild & lightly fruity flavor to tea blends. *Quanitites over 5 pounds may be bulk packaged. 

Cumin

Cuminum cyminum Whole Cumin is an annual member of the parsley family that is native to the Mediterranean. The seed of the plant, which is harvested by hand, is a staple in traditional cuisines of the region as much today as it was in...