Flower & Buds Spices

TOP 10 CULINARY/AROMATIC FLOWER SPICES

Are Culinary ingredients derived from dried buds, petals, or stigmas of flowering plants. Are used to add aroma, color and specific flavors to dishes. These add aroma, vibrant color and unique flavor to culinary dishes, teas and deserts. 

1.      Lavender Experience: Renowned for a soothing scent, it adds a floral, slightly herbal flavor to teas and pastries

2.     Chamomile Experience: Daisy-like flowers used mostly for a calming, apple-like tea.

3.      Basil Experience: Flowers are sweet, fragrant, and excellent in salads or as a garnish.

4.     Rosemary: Features purple flowers that, like the leaves. Experience: provides a pungent, piney flavor to roasted meats.

5.      Chive Blossoms: Bright purple, edible flowers. Experience: pleasant, light onion flavor, perfect in salads.

6.     Oregano Experience: Flowers bring a milder, spicy taste to Mediterranean dishes.

7.       Thyme Experience: Flowers are pink/purple and offer a delicate savory seasoning.

8.      Calendula (Pot Marigold): Known for its vibrant gold blooms. Experience: adds a spicy, tangy, and slightly bitter flavor to foods.

9.     Sage: Produces light blue/purple flowers. Experience: adds a milder version of the earthy sage leaf flavor.

10. Garlic Chives Experience: White, star-shaped flowers that provide a savory, garlic-herbaceous bite.