Origin: Australia Volumes and net weights: 50ml/10g/0.35oz €2,480.00/kg Ingredients: Drimys Lanceolata Description: "This wild berry is the fruit of one of the oldest lineages of flowering shrubs, whose current species remain very close to their primitive forms. It is endemic to the temperate rainforests of Tasmania, sometimes located at over 1000 meters altitude, in a cool and very humid climate. It is also known as 'Tasmanian blue pepper' or 'Aboriginal pepper'. Harvesting is done by hand, between February and April, at the end of the summer or the beginning of the southern autumn. It is offered here in freeze-dried form, the purpose of this process is to fully preserve its rich and complex aroma. It is more delicate and less pungent than the dried berry. It develops an exceptional fragrance, dominated by notes of bay leaf, myrtle, followed by camphor notes reminiscent of geranium. The spiciness gradually develops in the mouth accompanied by a slight bitterness. It leaves a very fresh sensation and a fruity and spicy flavor mixing clove, blueberry, blackcurrant, and a hint of juniper." Usage tips: Tasmanian berries have the particularity of being a natural dye that will bring lovely blue-violet notes to your creamy sauces. It is therefore important to take this into account when preparing your dishes. They should be crushed just before use or infused for a few minutes depending on the desired use. We recommend a very light dosage as they are very intense. They will become the main ingredient in your sauces to accompany your white or red meats as well as your game. They also pair very well with winter vegetables, whether roasted, grilled, or stewed: pumpkin, sweet potato, butternut, carrot... On the sweet side, they create superb combinations with blackberry, blueberry, or cherry, in sorbet, jam, syrup, or tart. Their coloring power adds a touch of originality to your whipped cream as well as your custards or other panna cotta. For chocolate lovers, they twist both milk and dark chocolate. Finally, they allow you to revisit cocktails in an original and elegant way: gin fizz, gin tonic, negroni, but also spritz or mojito.