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.
Contemporary phytotherapy uses dill leaves to relieve digestive difficulties and irritation of the oral mucous membranes. The diuretic and purifying properties make it an ally against water retention and cellulite, as it helps eliminate the accumulation of excess fluids. Dill tips are excellent in the kitchen for flavoring fish-based dishes such as salmon, with their spicy and intense flavour.
Centinodia, also known as correggiola, is a medicinal herb known as a natural diuretic and expectorant remedy. For those who want to expel liquids, it acts effectively in cases of urinary retention resulting from irritation of the kidney and bladder. It also promotes the well-being of the respiratory tract, as an herbal tea to free the bronchi and soothe the symptoms of colds.
The devil's claw is a plant that has beneficial properties, historically used to calm pain and inflammation. The root is indicated in case of joint and muscle pain; it is a very effective remedy for the cervical, as well as alleviating the symptoms of rheumatism, sciatica, low back pain, arthritis and tendinitis. It is also useful for soothing heartburn and digestive disorders.
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
Selim pepper is very pungent, aromatic, and with a bitter aftertaste. It has hints of nutmeg and resin. It looks like a pod that is smoked and dried before being sold. It should be used in its entirety and then removed from the preparations. It is excellent in stews, soups and barbecued meats.
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.
Pekoe Rukeri black tea is a fine variety of black tea from the Rukeri company, located on the fertile hills of Rwanda. Featuring hand-selected, high-quality leaves, this tea offers a delicate aroma and a rich, full-bodied flavor, with floral and slightly sickly notes. Thanks to its careful craftsmanship and sourcing from a region renowned for its quality tea production, Pekoe Rukeri is an excellent option for those seeking a refined and satisfying black tea.
These small balls of salt give dishes a light and round flavor, and a special finish to your fish, meat and vegetable dishes. In the pristine African territory, in the Etosha National Park, the wind carries and groups the salt crystals, which take on a pearly shape - unlike any other salt in the world!
This tea comes from Rwanda and is grown on land at almost 2,000 meters biologically protected, collected for the infusion that will give life to a bright green tea. An aromatic tea, with herbaceous base notes that persist on the palate for a long time. Try it for its intensity and the exotic taste of Central Africa.
Elderberry berries, is rich in vitamins and minerals, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-flu, strengthens the immune system, diaphoretic (increases sweating), beneficial for the respiratory tract, improves blood circulation, pain reliever.
Ingredients: pilosella Botanical name: Sambucus Nigra L. Origin: Hungary
The mix of spices for the preparation of Chakalaka, is designed to flavor this recipe with spicy and aromatic notes. The typical South African vegetable sauce, is created with a spicy blend, including masala leaves and curry powder, which reinforces the sautéed vegetables and beans in the original recipe. Also discover its unique taste as a barbecue sauce, perfect spiciness on grilled meat and sausages.
Ingredients:
tomato, onion, peppers, garlic, cumin, chili pepper, black pepper, paprika, salt, cinnamon, allspice, cardamom.
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