Basil

Basil is doubtless one of the most fascinating and flavourful herbs and we do not want to miss it on our window sill.In general we associate basil with Italian cuisine, be it Caprese, pesto or pasta.

The word basil comes from the Greek (vasilikós) and means "royal". It was already being cultivated as a culinary, medicinal and ornamental plant in the Near East around 1000BC. In the 12th century, basil found its way to Central Europe and was initially cultivated in monastery gardens. Today, basil is available in many different varieties all over the world. Our new flavour range captures this diversity and reflects the spectrum of basil from classic to exotic. With our flavours, you get the dewy fresh taste of basil regardless of preparation and application at any time of year.

Basil and its many varieties cast their spell over gardeners, chefs and healers alike. It is not only suitable for savoury dishes, but can also be an enhancement for sweet nibbles and desserts or used in refreshing drinks on its own or in combination with other flavours.