DESCRIPTION: |
Holy basil is a species related to regular basil, though with a very different, pungent, aroma. Used extensively in India and Thailand. Great as a herbal tea, which is often how it is consumed in India. Thailand uses holy basil types in many different dishes, especially stir fries, rice and curries. |
BOTANICAL NAME: |
Ocimum tenuiflorum L.
FAMILY: Lamiaceae |
INGREDIENTS: |
Holy basil foliage |
CUISINE TYPES: |
Thai: Used in many dishes, especially fried rices with chicken and pork.
Indian: Herbal tea |
FLAVOR: |
Pungent, slightly earthy and spicy. Cooking releases its flavor. |
AVAILABILITY: |
Year round |
PRODUCTION STYLE: |
Grown on a polyculture farm without spray. Hand harvested and machine dried. |
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: |
Taiwan, Taidong. |
EST. SHELF LIFE: |
Fresh: 1-3 Weeks
Dried: 2 Years |
RELATED INFO: |
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SHIPPING METHODS: |
Taiwan Shipping: 1-3 Day Postal Service, Black Cat and 7-11. Next day refrigerated and frozen delivery available door-to-door or to 7-11.
International Shipping Options: Postal Service (1-3 week air mail), EMS, Courier (DHL & FedEx), Air Freight (wholesale). Fresh produce unavailable outside of Taiwan.
Please see our Ordering Information Page for more information. |
PACKAGING TYPES: |
Package Options |
Net Weight |
Gross Weight |
Volume |
Dimensions |
Glass Jar (Small) |
10g ± |
145g ± |
130ml |
7.6H x 5.3L x 5.3W (cm) |
Bag / Wrapped: 1kg |
1,050g ± |
1,070g ± |
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