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The flavouring of foods with lavender has been popular for centuries. Most people would associate it with a sweet, floral taste for use in desserts but, in fact, the traditional Herbes de Provence features Lavender (or, more probably, lavandin), so it is also regularly used to flavour savory dishes.
Back in the early 2000’s, we wanted to introduce lavender foods to our shop but realised that using the oil or the flower buds wasn’t going to give us the flavours we wanted - so we developed our Lavender Essences.
Working with local artisan food producers, we soon had a range of lavender jams, chutneys, ice cream, fudge, chocolate, cakes, biscuits and teas. Lavender Foods have now become very popular!
If you put lavender oil on the tongue, you get a bitter sensation but only smell the lavender. The essences are therefore expertly formulated to fully integrate with the other ingredients in a recipe and actually trigger the taste buds - to give a TRUE TASTE.
Easy to use - measured in drops.
HOT essence is specially designed for high temperature cooking or baking.
COLD essence is formulated for ice-creams, dairy products and cold drinks.
Recipes can be supplemented with flower buds to give colour, texture and that extra 'bite'!
Over the years we have worked with local artisan producers to popularise a wide range of lavender foods - lavender ice-cream, shortbread biscuits, jams, chutneys, marmalades, fudge and chocolate. Small trade discounts may be available on request.
A Master Tea Blender, previously based at Castle Farm, developed our range of bespoke teas which use the different properties of lavender and lavandin for their character. They’re designed to take you right through the day.
Hot Lavender Essence is designed for use in high temperature cooking – marmalades, jams, baking and steamed puddings. It's also excellent in stewed fruits - helping to soften any tartness - and is excellent with citrus flavours.
Available in 10ml, 100ml and 1 litre sizes.
Cold Lavender Essence was created primarily to integrate with the ingredients in ice cream but also works briliantly in cold desserts and drinks such as apple juice, fruit & alcoholic cocktails and refreshing spritzers.
Available in 10ml, 100ml and 1 litre sizes.
An energising start to the day, combining the stimulating qualities of Lavandin, Rosemary & lemongrass alongside gingko & Echinacae, in a base of high grade white tea.
Peppermint and Lavender is the perfect brew after a meal. The combination of Lavandin and Lavender flowers help clear the palate and settle the stomach.
With our iconic combination of calming chamomile, relaxing lavender and soporific hops, this is the perfect evening and bedtime tea and complements our Sleepy Scent range.
Lavender Grey is a twist on Earl Grey but with the addition of floral lavender heads to complement the bergamot. An excellent afternoon brew
