Celebrate the flavors of Spring with these items from our Bulk Herb & Spice Department.

Green Earl Grey Tea

Lavender Green Earl Grey Latte

Try this indulgent treat on an early spring morning! The bright, spicy notes of bergamot orange and perfuming green tea leaves pairs perfectly with the softer sweetness of lavender. Add a little honey, vanilla, and cream to marry it all together!

Ingredients:

-1 Tbsp OG Green Earl Grey

-1/2 tsp OG lavender flowers

-OG milk of choice

-Raw local honey

-Optional: 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

1. In a covered vessel, steep Earl Grey and Lavender together in 8 oz hot water.

2. Strain into a mug and stir in 4 oz of warmed milk.

3. Add vanilla extract and honey to taste if you'd like a bit of sweetness.

4. Enjoy!

Recipe Credit: Mountain Rose Herbs

 

Dulse Granules

Homemade Herbal Gomasio

If you love the aroma of toasty sesame seeds and the oceanic saltiness of seaweed, you might soon find this seasoning on your dinner table nightly. This delicious combination of flavors adds a nutritive boost and a subtle richness to any savory recipe.

Ingredients:

-1 cup OG sesame seeds

-1/2 cup dulse granules

-2 Tbsp OG hemp seeds

-2 Tbsp milk thistle seeds

-1 Tbsp Himalayan salt

Directions:

1. Dry toast the sesame by gently warming in a pan over medium heat tossing/stirring frequently.

2. When the oil begins to release and the seeds start to turn golden, remove from heat and place in a bowl to cool. Be very careful not to let them burn!

3. Next, toss all ingredients together until well mixed.

4. Grind in a suribachi, food processor, or a spice grinder.

Use in place of table salt to season any dish. Especially tasty with rice, salad, sandwiches, wraps, pizza, popcorn, soup, and veggies!

Recipe Credit: Mountain Rose Herbs