Anise seeds give a unique flavor to dishes and excellent anti-bloating digestive properties, which counteract abdominal discomfort. They promote well-being after meals and stimulate the appetite. They are the basis of herbal preparations that calm coughs. As aromatic and tasty seeds, they can be used in milk for breakfast, together with muesli or in a mix of dried fruit.
The olfactory component of Timut pepper is by far its added value, a true explosion of citrus notes reminiscent of grapefruit that stands out unmistakably but also lime and passion fruit. Excellent on fish in general, on shellfish and on lobster in particular. To be used crushed and not ground. It is a particular pepper, obtained from the peel of the berry, with tasteless seeds.
To make the most of the properties of this plant, the fruits of Garcinia are prepared for a herbal tea with beneficial and slimming properties. Garcinia is a herb known as a fat burner, which can facilitate weight loss, counteract hyperglycemia, and reduce appetite. It is also an herbal tea with antioxidant properties, which gives energy during the day and helps a good mood.
Ingredients: garcinia cambogia Botanical name: garcinia cambogia Gaertn. Desr Origin: Far East
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.
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
It was also called the Diamond salt for its bright color, or “salt of the kings” as it was used in the past only by nobles. For millennia it has been used as a therapeutic stone for its multiple benefits on the skin, and still today it is used for inhalations, hydro-salt baths and in the kitchen. For food, just grate it with a salt grinder but remember that its salinity is higher than normal salt, so add it little by little to the dishes.
Jun Chiyabari black tea is a fine variety from the Himalayan hills of Nepal. Featuring high-quality leaves, carefully hand-picked and processed according to ancient traditions, this tea offers a rich and complex flavor, with floral and fruity notes. Thanks to its unique provenance and artisanal processing, Jun Chiyabari is appreciated by tea connoisseurs for its refinement and its ability to transport the senses on a unique sensory journey.
From the heights of Nepal, and from the grains of the Lindera Neesiana plant, comes this citrus-scented pepper, with notes of camphor, eucalyptus and cedar. An intoxicating aroma, which is a prelude to unusual flavors, capable of creating exquisite combinations with first courses, second courses of meat and fish, sauces, mushrooms and even desserts!
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.
The plantations of this tea are located in the highlands of Kaproret, Saramek and Chemase in the Kericho district. Due to their striking golden leaf tips, strong and slightly floral flavor, these are often mistaken for Chinese Yunnan teas.
From Nepal comes this tea, carefully cultivated in a delimited and uncontaminated plantation, a mountain garden about 3000 meters high. Its aroma is intense, the taste is slightly fruity, with sweet and herbaceous notes. Try this fine green tea, one of the most powerful natural antioxidants and detoxifiers, unique in its Nepalese version.
Natural persimmons are delicious and beneficial fruits. Being dehydrated fruits without added sugar, they release a delicate and naturally sweet taste on the palate, not excessively sugary.