Elderberry leaves contain healthy properties for our body. As a diuretic, they counteract water retention and urogenital irritations, helping to help with cystitis and urethritis. Also useful as a laxative to avoid constipation and detox for digestive difficulties. elderberry leaves can also fight irritations of the respiratory tract, soothe coughs, pharyngitis and allergic rhinitis.
Ingredients: elder leaves Botanical name: Sambucus Nigra L. Origin: Balkans
Cocoa beans are nothing more than the seeds of the cocoa plant, rich in vitamins and mineral salts. Much appreciated for their pleasant taste, they also give beneficial effects. Cocoa beans are antioxidants par excellence, against cellular ageing. They improve mood and concentration thanks to their theobromine content. They can be eaten as natural seeds or toasted: they become an excellent mid-morning snack.
Hawaiian red salt is a fine sea salt, with a strong flavor and a crunchy texture. Its typical lively color is due to the presence of volcanic red clay - Hawaiian clay called alaea. Its properties are manifold because the clay is made up of more than 80 minerals, particularly rich in iron oxide.
Allspice, also known as pimento or clove pepper, is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. Jamaica's most important crop, it is used to produce an interesting essential oil, eugenol, so much so that the scent from the plantations pervades the air of the "allspice trails". Its slightly spicy and intensely aromatic taste is well suited to dishes of all kinds.
Discover this variety of legumes, which contains a high amount of protein, vitamins and dietary fiber. The “giant” version of chickpeas derives from the prized variety of Mexico, available today to create healthy and nutritious recipes. Thanks to the thin skin and intense flavor, you can create delicious dishes with soft and creamy chickpeas after cooking: soups, pastas, side dishes, salads. The size of these chickpeas makes them ideal for hearty appetizers and surprising cold dishes.
Ingredients: giant chickpeas Origin: Mexico
Soaking: 12 hours. Cooking time: 120 min. / in a pressure cooker 60 min.
The Carolina Reaper is a new hybrid chili pepper of the Capsicum Chinense family grown in South Carolina obtained by crossing two species of extremely hot chili peppers, the Pakistani Naga Morich and a Red Habanero.
Red Savina Habanero Powder is an extremely spicy spice obtained by grinding Red Savina Habanero chili peppers, known for their intense heat and fruity flavor. This powder is used to add a strong spicy note to a variety of dishes, from sauces and marinades to soups and stews. The Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) for this type of Habanero can reach up to 577,000, making it one of the hottest chili peppers in the world. It is advisable to handle it with care and use it in small quantities to avoid overwhelming the taste of the dishes.
Orange blossoms can be used alone for a calming herbal tea, or added together with a blend of medicinal herbs, as desired. They possess expectorant properties against colds, thanks to vitamin C, and promote proper digestion. The relaxing characteristics of orange blossom are useful in cases of insomnia, anxiety and stress.
Ingredients: orange blossom Botanical name: Citrus aurantium Origin: Middle East
The Murray River gives us water rich in salt, within millenary basins. A fascinating light pink salt, due to iron oxide and the presence of river algae, rich in beneficial carotene. To every dish this Australian salt gives a delicate flavor, which turns towards sweet, perfect for fish, vegetables, roasts and white meats, to be flavored in an original way.
Coltsfoot is a plant known in herbal medicine, as effective against coughs and diseases of the respiratory system. Thanks to its active ingredients, it acts with a balsamic and expectorant effect, useful for promoting the functionality of the upper respiratory tract. Calms the cough, helps to counteract inflammation of the throat and has useful properties for the well-being of the mucous membranes.
Ingredients: coltsfoot Botanical name: Tussilago Farfara L. Origin: Balkans
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.
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