OVERVIEW:
Tarragon is an aromatic member of the daisy family. It's also known as Little Dragon referring to the plant’s extensive root system, which resembles a network of sprawling serpents or dragons. Tarragon is widely used in French cuisine for its sweet, anise-like flavor and is the star ingredient in the well-known Béarnaise sauce. It’s a versatile spice used as a seasoning for eggs, soups, sauces, vegetables, fish, chicken, salad dressings and herbal vinegar.
Tarragon has been used to treat pain for a long time in traditional folk medicine. It has many impressive health benefits due to its nutritional properties like manganese, iron, and potassium. Tarragon has strong effects on the nervous and digestive system which may help overcome things like toothaches, digestive issues, bacterial infections, menstruation issues, and insomnia.
LATIN:
Artemisia dracunculus
ORIGIN:
Turkey
CULTIVATION:
Organic
PARTS USED:
Dried Leaf & Stems / Cut & Sifted
CATEGORY:
Culinary and Medicinal Herb
TISANE "HERBAL" TEA BREW TIMES:
Ground tisane teas and tea bags - Steep 2 to 5 minutes
Loose leaf tisane teas - Steep 3-5 minutes
Root and seed-based tisane teas - Steep 6-8 minutes
*Steep in newly boiling water (212ºF) to best release the health benefits.
WHAT'S COOKING:
Celery Root & Apple Soup with Tarragon
Green Goddess Chicken Salad
Seared Scallops with Spring Onion & Tarragon Cream
Tarragon-Lemon Aioli Served with Grilled Artichokes
Zuccaghetti
