Ravencroft Farm Culinary Lavender Buds - Hand Harvested - Organically Grown - Lavender

Culinary Lavender Buds - Organically Grown and Hand Harvested Hidcote Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote') Hidcote Lavender is a compact and hardy English lavender cultivar named after the historic Hidcote Manor Garden in England and grows well in dry full sun areas. Hidcote Lavender produces a robust, concentrated flavour within a compact bud and is renowned for having intense deep purple-blue flowers and striking silvery grey-green foliage. Hidcote Lavender is widely considered to be one of the absolute best culinary lavenders and it strikes a perfect balance between: a low camphor content a sweet citrusy-floral flavour profile an intense visually colourful impact Hidcote Lavender possesses a uniquely rich fruity, citrus-like undertone; this dual flavour profile makes it exceptionally versatile in the kitchen: Sweet Treats - the addition of lavender to bread, cakes, muffins, and cookies (shortbread especially) brings everyday flavours to a new level of taste sensation! And, a little goes a long way! Savoury Dishes - lavender is and excellent substitute for rosemary in savoury rubs and it pairs elegantly with roasted meat such as chicken, lamb and pork. Infusions - infuses beautifully into granulated sugar and salt Smoothies and Ice Cream - create wonderfully unique flavour combinations with numerous seasonal fruits with the addition of a small amount of lavender! Or keep it simple and use it by itself! Cocktails and Mocktails - ramp up your flavour sensations. Create your own unique cocktails with a gorgeous purple-pink hue and subtle sweetness. Enjoy a home made Lavender Lemonade on its own or pair it with your favourite gin...yum! Hidcote Lavender is the sweetest tasting variety and offers a beautiful aromatic fragrance. Unlike ornamental or perfume lavenders which can make food taste bitter or soapy, Hidcote Lavender is specifically bred to elevate dishes rather than overpower them.