Many people are curious about the health benefits of spices. As a culinary store, we tend to focus more on the abundance of flavors that our spices impart than on their medicinal benefits, but with oxymels these two worlds beautifully blend.
Oxymel is the Latin word for acid and honey, and these tart and sweet concoctions have been used for food and medicine for centuries. Here we made two different batches using raw apple cider vinegar and unrefined honey. One batch is more savory and features
, a mild South American chili that's fruity with hints of apricot. To compliment, we added sliced elephant garlic and oranges. For our second batch we made a sweeter version infused with our chamomile based
tea, fresh ginger, and
.
Oxymels can be used in all kinds of ways. Enjoy them by the spoonful as a digestive aid, incorporated into glazes, vinaigrettes, and marinades; or sipped as a refreshing warm weather beverage with a splash of bubbly water.
Oxymel is the Latin word for acid and honey, and these tart and sweet concoctions have been used for food and medicine for centuries. Here we made two different batches using raw apple cider vinegar and unrefined honey. One batch is more savory and features
Aji Mirasol
Aji Mirasol
These chiles' name means "looking at the sun," and it truly has one of the unique fruity flavors of the chile world. Most everyone gets an apricot taste and smell from these mild Aji...
Floral Sonnets
Floral Sonnets
This complex blend is the perfect tea for curling up on the couch and reading a good book. Chamomile and lavender join forces to form the high floral notes of this tea, while touches...
Cinnamon - Cassia Stick
Cinnamon - Cassia Stick
Cassia cinnamon sticks are a delicious addition to dishes sweet and savory, and the perfect choice for mulled beverages and toddies.
Oxymels can be used in all kinds of ways. Enjoy them by the spoonful as a digestive aid, incorporated into glazes, vinaigrettes, and marinades; or sipped as a refreshing warm weather beverage with a splash of bubbly water.
