Our fennel comes from the island of Evia where there has been a long tradition of cultivating a sweet, beautifully balanced variety. It has a licorice-sweet, aromatic taste that surprises with its intensity without being bitter. Our supplier, a third-generation farmer, makes sure that we receive the most aromatic part of his harvest every year. Born in the Mediterranean, fennel is one of the most widely used aromatic plants in the world. There's a long list of varieties, with climate and geography playing a vital role in affecting quality. If a recipe calls for one teaspoon, 1/2 will do the job. Its balanced flavor makes it very combinable and equally successful in sweet or savory recipes. Get equipped with a mortar and pestle - it will be useful for your chili/fennel, pepper/fennel, and almond/fennel mixes. The first two will take pork and oily fish to another level; the third one is ideal for cookies. To make fennel tea, infuse a teaspoon of seeds at 95°C, cover, steep for 5 min.