Herbs, Spices & Teas

Double Dutch Cocoa is milder in flavour compared to ordinary cocoa and is ideal for hot chocolate, baking and ice cream. Its dark colour, smooth flavour and low fat content make it a perfect substitute for regular chocolate in cooking. With a neutral pH level, it does not react adversely with baking soda.

Sumac comes from the outer flesh of a berry that is harvested when crimson, from trees grown wild in the Mediterranean region. It is often found in southern Italy and much of the Middle East, and commonly used in Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine. When used in cooking, sumac adds a tangy, lemony taste to salads, rice dishes and kebab meats.

Asian Wok Spice showcases the classic balance of flavours found in Asian cooking - sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter. This magnificent medley beckons the fragrant heat of a gleaming wok to complete its magic of mere moments. Whether stir-frying noodles, meat, vegetables or tofu, Asian Wok Spice adds fresh, authentic flavours to be happily savoured with the lively jostling of chopsticks. Mild in heat, more chilli may be added to taste.

This carefully crafted spice blend contains all the Christmas spices to bake the traditional puddings and rich fruit cakes which fill your house with warm and sweet smells. An old tradition dictates that Christmas pudding be made on the last Sunday before Advent. Cooks combine their secret ingredients - dried fruits, nuts, swigs of this and that liquor. Before putting it in cloth, every member of the family stirs the pudding and makes a special wish.

This tuberous rhizome has been travelling across oceans since Chinese navigators began growing it in planter boxes onboard their vessels. Versatile and well represented in many cuisines, ginger in its powdered form can be added to stir-fry dishes, noodles and rice, sauces and marinades.

Warming and full of character, Immunity Blend brings together garlic, turmeric, ginger, clove in one versatile blend. Add it to soups, smoothies, omelettes and other beverages – a little goes a long way. Just as good all year round as in Winter.

This fresh blend of garden herbs adds vibrancy and colour to every salad and dressing. With Salad Herbs, you'll be enjoying the flavours of summer all year round.

Flavour Notes: Herbaceous, balanced savoury and sweet

Cuisine: German

Heat Level: 0/5

This caffeine-free tea invites you to slow down from the usual pace of life and ground your mind and senses. Lemon verbena opens the palate, followed by the sweetness of apple and the warmth of cinnamon, cloves and fennel for a delicious and comforting cuppa.

Our take on the ever-popular Thai dish, Pad Thai is made in a flash and packed full of vegetables and protein, and contains only low GI sugars. Preparation is key and cooking is fast, so pull out your wok and make this family favourite part of your weekly repertoire.

Flavour Notes: Aromatic, savoury, bright, slightly sweet

Cuisine: Thai

Heat Level: 0/5

Satay (or sate) is a dish of marinated meats traditionally skewered onto the midrib of the coconut leaf and served with a peanut sauce.

Malay Satay blend is sweet, fresh and warm, evoking the sunny joy of feasting on sticks of smoky succulent meat with friends and family. Use this to make a satay sauce or to marinate meat.

This fragrant French-style seasoning blends lavender with aniseed, fennel and coriander for a floral, herbaceous note, rounded out with pepper, chilli, garlic and ginger for gentle warmth.

Stir fry lovers, this warm and aromatic blend is a must-have addition to your weekly dinner rotation. Made with all-natural ingredients like ginger, white pepper and star anise, it adds depth and balance to soy-forward noodle dishes, stir fries and marinades.

For tips and inspiration on using our new Stir Fry Blend, read our blog post here.

All parts of the coriander plant are edible, with the seeds releasing a lemony citrus flavour when ground. Coriander seeds complement both sweet and savoury foods and are often dry roasted to enhance and alter the aroma. Found in many different cuisines around the globe, the uses are plenty, from curries to pickling, and sausages to cakes.

One of the best known Australian native herbs, lemon myrtle will happily grow in most Australian backyards. Its leaves, known botanically as Backhousia citriodora, carry a bright citrus flavour and aroma valued in native Australian cooking.

This delicate blend of organic lemongrass and ginger is a must for any tea lover's pantry. The combination of organic lemongrass and high grade ginger root is light and citrusy with a warming kick. A well-balanced, refreshing tea that is delicious all year round, hot or chilled.

Originating in Punjab, Tandoori chicken is a world-beloved dish of succulent chicken pieces tenderised in yoghurt and spices and baked in a clay oven.

Our Tandoori Masala balances sharp savouriness with warm, earthy, fruity, sweet and bitter tones to create a full-bodied blend perfect for roasting chicken. Try this on hot buttered popcorn for something different!

Flavour Notes: Warming, mild heat, earthy

Cuisine: Indian

Heat Level: 2/5