Mexican origins

This variety is said to have originated from Central America, which is why it is also known as Mexican basil.

An irresistible flavour

The Cinnamon Basil surprises taste buds with its characteristic notes of cinnamon, pepper and nutmeg. This spicy taste offensive is followed by additional camphorated notes for a balanced gustatory relief.

Thyme, the alter ego of Cinnamon Basil

The hot if not fiery side of thyme adds power to the spicy and camphorated notes of the Cinnamon Basil.

Tasty combinations

With its fresh green and slender leaves, its appealing purple inflorescences and gourmet flavour, the Cinnamon Basil beautifully complements sweet and savoury dishes such as:

• Salad and roasted goat’s cheese with honey, almonds and Cinnamon Basil
• Foie gras and its Cinnamon Basil jelly
• Lamb tagine with saffron and Cinnamon Basil
• Pork belly confit with honey and Cinnamon Basil
• Barbecued chicken marinated with Cinnamon Basil
• Orange soup with spices and a pinch of Cinnamon Basil
• Roasted figs with Cinnamon Basil
• Tarte tatin and whipped cream with Cinnamon Basil
• Pears poached in wine with Cinnamon Basil
• Cherry sherbet with Cinnamon Basil.

Darégal has selected another 6 exceptional varieties of basil:

• Genovese Type Basil
• Purple Basil
• Aniseed Basil
• Lemon Basil
• Thaï Basil
• Marseilles Basil (2015 Novelty)

Further to this collection, we have created many Assemblages – blends of several varieties of Basil.

Two Assemblages have been widely promoted by our clients and Herbs Sommeliers:

• Assemblage N°12 for fish (2015 Novelty)
• Assemblage N°17 for white meat (2015 Novelty)

Each one of our Basil from the Basil Collections is the result of a long term process – based on 128 years of expertise – in terms of research, greenhouse tests, open field cultivation, organoleptic assessment as well as production.

Our experts are at your disposal to introduce you the Basil Darégal collection.