Our organic gourmet pepper specialities and delicacies come from small, organic producers all over the world and are subjected to careful organoleptic testing and selection in co-operation with top chef Konrad Geiger. In addition to the one hundred per cent organic quality, culinary top marks in terms of taste, aroma and appearance also play a decisive role in their inclusion in the high-quality gourmet range.
The quest for the best
We seek out the finest ecologically grown raw materials for the Herbaria organic gourmet seasonings in many different countries. Some spice plants flourish in tropical latitudes only and top chef Konrad Geiger’s sophisticated spice blends are a special challenge when it comes to procuring the raw materials. They contain unusual spices which turn his creations into something really special. The flavourings for which there is little demand, however, such as myrtle leaves or myrobalani berries, are often difficult to find on the market in organic quality, and then only in small quantities.
Terroir – regional differences in taste
Although it is supposed to be the spices which tease both the palate and nose during a meal, many consumers know surprisingly little about varieties, qualities and differences in flavours. Pepper is thus simply black, white or green. However, just as with wine, the growing region, the situation, the soil properties and the weather conditions during the growing season are what determine the flavour of the spices. Together with top chef Konrad Geiger, we sample raw materials from a wide variety of regions before deciding on a supplier. It is also our intention to generate an interest among our customers in the finer points of taste when it comes to high-quality organic spices, which is why we list the background and regions of origin on the labels. An informed taste and enjoyment challenge.
A little quality of life
For centuries, the appreciation of foodstuffs had always gone hand in hand with an awareness of their place of origin and often of their producers as well. This cultural dimension of eating has been pretty much lost in today’s anonymous mass market of conventional foodstuffs. By its very nature the organic market is, more individual and the many laws and regulations make it more transparent. Producers and consumers in this sector are already a bit closer together. We want to be able give back a little more quality of life to our customers with our Herbaria organic gourmet spices.
