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I love all things liquorice or aniseed and Anise myrtle is just that in Australian native herb form
Known lovingly as Aniseed myrtle, this dried and milled leaf is a fantastic addition to any dish requiring an aniseed flavour. Use instead of Star Anise or even Pernod. The flavour diminishes if you cook too long, so like with many herbs add to your dish at the end of the cooking, this Australian native dried leaf won't disappoint. A great addition to a salad, Thai style food or seafood. If you love "all things" aniseed, which I do, Anise myrtle is a great one to have in your kitchen pantry Remember, as with all herbs and spices, whilst they look fantastic on show in the kitchen, the best place to store it is in a dry, dark, cool space. -
Our teas are now in sustainable pyramid tea bags. 10 per box. We’re still waiting on our box packaging, but do send out in plain labelled boxes. Hope you love them as much as we do. 10 tea bags per box. Australian grown Green Tea is Victorian grown in the high country with just the right amount of sun and rain! Its grown and dried using the traditional Japanese methods to create an amazing and beautiful tea, the perfect brew for any tea lover. -
Lemon myrtle the "Queen" of the bushfood industry
has been used for food, in cosmetics, insect repellants as bush medicine and much more. Probably the best known bush herb, this fantastic leaf has a strong lemon citrus flavour and aroma, great for adding some great flavour to any dish. To learn more about Lemon Myrtle, how to use it, how it grows, is it healthy for you, the history of lemon myrtle. -
There are many species of native mint in the Australian natives, they are all wild-harvested. Some, like River Mint have a strong spearmint taste and aroma, whereas the Round-leaf or Bush Mint is more like your traditional mint with a slight aromatic edge. The early settlers used Australian native mints to make mint sauce for their Sunday roast lamb. This native bushfood herb is just as versitile as the traditional mints and can be replaced by them, use a little until you get used to the strong minty flavour. BushBBQ's Wild Mint & Lavender Tea is a perfect way to enjoy a quiet cuppa in the afternoon, made with Australian grown green tea and beautifully packaged this tea makes a wonderful gift for someone special. -
TASMANIAN PEPPERLEAF, Soft, peppery and aromatic
Wild Australian Pepper, both the leaf and berries, come from the alpine areas of Tasmania and North East Victoria
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How to use Australian Pepperberries
These amazing little dried black Pepperberries pack a really "really" hot chilli punch
So many times when giving cooking demo's or talking about native edibles, sending around samples for people to smell and try. Pepperberries are the one thing that I advise not to try, but of course, there's always someone!...and then I'm treated to the drama of watering eyes and a hand trying to fan out a burning mouth. Yes, pepperberries really pack a punch! These little guys are really hot hot hot, it firsts hits on the tip of your tongue which goes numb...good party trick I guess if you're feeling that way! But saying that, pepperberries are a great substitute for the normal, and much loved, black peppercorns. What's not to like?Are Pepperberries good for you?
Yes, they have some outstanding health benefits.
Pepperberries are rich in antioxidants
Antioxidants help protect cells from free radicals which can contribute various diseases. Pepperberries could help to prevent onset of diseases such as cancer and Alzheimers. They could also help with anti-inflammatory conditions. Pepperberries have proven antimicrobial activity. This can help fight harmful bacteria and infection.Polygodial is the main flavor component and has been shown to have antimicrobial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties.
They contain Vitamin E, Magnesium, Calcium, Iron, Lutein ( good for eye health), and Zinc.Traditionally pepperberries were used to help with digestionInterestingly Pepperberries can enhance collagen production. Collagen is such a big buzz work at the moment with many people taking extra collegan in tablet and drink form to improve skin health and stop "age-defying" conditions. These little berries can help to increase hydration for anyone aiming for a clear, healthy skin.For more interesting reading on Australian Native Pepperberries go to the Agrifutures reportFor something a little different, but totally delicious, try Roasted wattleseed and Pepperberry Chai MochaFor tea drinkers our Roasted Wattleseed and Pepperberry Chai TeaTea comes in pyramid shaped tea bags and with 100% sustainable packaging, it makes a great gift idea or a treat for yourself. -
Hand-cut quandong stones or seeds for craft-work or cultivating. These have all been hand-cut so there is no blemishes on the stones at all. Quandongs are a native to Australia, they prosper in a hot dry climate. Many of the quandong stones are now machine cut to get the fruit off the stone, this often impacts on the stone themselves with cut marks. All stones that I have available have been carefully hand-cut. -
Wattleseed when it's roasted and milled has a beautiful nutty, chocolate, coffee flavour and aroma. Originally we used to use Acacia victoriae, now many more are being roasted for culinary use and their flavours are every bit as nice as Acacia vic. Wattleseed has fast become one of the most popular of the Australian native herbs, when you try for yourself you'll understand why. -
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These blood red limes have a soft-sweet limey flavour. Available frozen.
