Malagueta pepper or Guinea pepper is particularly rich in essential oils. Its scent is reminiscent of ginger, but notes of cardamom can also be perceived, so much so that it is often used or recommended as a substitute for the latter in recipes. It is used to flavor stews and some grains of this spice are added to the traditional drink based on kola nut typical of Sicily.
It literally means "Stem Tea" because it is obtained from the twig of the green tea plant aged at least 3 years. This gives this type of tea the characteristic of not having any theine content to the point of being able to drink all day without any problem and be enjoyed even by elderly people. In fact, it recalls the grassy flavor of green tea but at the same time also the taste of hazelnuts and chestnuts. To be drunk also during meals as a substitute for water and if desired also with the addition of rice malt or apple juice.
Chinese five spice powder is a traditional spice blend, used in Chinese cuisine. This mix gives the dishes a light hint of minty taste, which still includes all the five flavors in cooking: sweet, sour, salty, spicy and bitter. A special taste to flavor meat and fish dishes, marinades and exotic sauces.
Ingredients:
star anise, cloves, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, fennel.
Also called "Jade Drops". It owes this name to an ancient emperor, Mikoto. It is one of the noblest teas, grown in the shade, with a sweet and robust taste. A highly prized tea because only the most tender, emerald-colored leaves are used, which begin to sprout in the first days of spring. Unlike the other teas, it can be prepared both in hot water but also in cold water by varying the brewing times indicated below.
Thyme honey is a monofloral honey with an amber color with reddish reflections and an aromatic and intense scent. It has a strong flavor, with spicy and slightly balsamic notes, which reflect the essences of thyme. Produced mainly in Mediterranean areas, it is appreciated for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. This honey is ideal to accompany cheeses, meats and savory dishes, or to sweeten herbal teas and infusions thanks to its robust and aromatic flavor.
The cumin plant, is one of the oldest medicinal plants, it produces seeds that have a spicy flavor and a rich and singular aroma. Some research is also testing its slimming power. The scientists involved compared the effects of using cumin extracts on overweight and blood sugar.
Formosa honey black tea is famous in Taiwan. The leaves of these tea trees would produce sweetness like honey after the reaction of some insect bites. The more insects gnaw on the tea leaves, the more noticeable the honey flavor of the tea will be. Hence growers avoid using pesticides to make this tea natural and good-tasting, sweet and refreshing.
Herbs of Provence are a blend of fresh or dried aromatic plants. Unmissable in the recipes of local cuisine, these herbs are used to give the final touch in vegetable-based dishes, in stews, sauces, ragu and in grilled fish and meat, such as that of Sisteron lamb.
Fenugreek grains have strong properties that make them a tasty and beneficial spice. They are used in cooking for many recipes, for a soothing action on the digestive system and to stimulate the metabolism of carbohydrates and triglycerides.
Pure Steam-distilled natural thyme essential oil. It is dry and strong, but also captivating. Warm, calm and persistent, it represents inner courage, the security of one's choices when they are made with the heart. It is useful for those who feel uncertain or confused in their desires, aspirations or feelings, dependent on others or victims of unreal fears.
Dried Japanese horseradish is the plant at the base of wasabi powder, used above all to accompany sushi and sashimi dishes. Wasabi can get even spicier with a hint of mustard, and add intense flavor to fish dishes, eggs, salads and to mix with creams and sauces.
Ingredients
Japanese horseradish 70.3%, MUSTARD, turmeric, wasabi japponica, corn starch, antioxidants E300, natural color E133.
This tea comes from Japan which contains little theine, and is obtained from the large leaves of the shrub, lightly toasted. The flavor is dense but soft, rich in nuances and for the most refined palates in terms of green tea. Perfect for those who want to try something unique, with purifying and digestive properties.
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