Lavender (flower buds)

Dried lavender flower buds are small, purple-blue, rice-grain-sized botanical morsels with a potent, sweet floral aroma and a delicate citrus-and-mint flavor. The taste has delicate floral notes balanced by herbal citrus and a subtle, slight bitterness.

Culinary Uses

• Sweet Dishes: Infused into shortbread, sugar cookies, honey ice cream, lemon cakes, and sugar syrups.

• Savory Dishes: Blended into French Herbes de Provence, added to poultry spice rubs, or paired with goat cheese and honey.

• Beverages: Steeped in hot water for herbal tea, mixed into lemonade, or added to cocktails.