Tastemakers are sachets of herbs or spices that Eat2Gather distributes to participants of our culinary experiences. For example, you may receive wasabi nuts if you are going to do a Japanese sushi workshop or Mocha beans if you are going to do a barista or bonbon workshop. On this page you can read more about these specific spices and we share with you a fun food fact and a recipe for each Tastemaker.
What is it? Italian herb mix is a blend of classic Mediterranean herbs like red bell pepper, oregano and marjoram. It’s designed to deliver that unmistakable Italian flavor in one go, convenient and d...
07 November, 2025 Smaakmakers
What is it? Thyme is an aromatic herb with small leaves and a delightful, savory scent. Originally, it grows around the Mediterranean, where it has been used for centuries in cooking and as a medicina...
07 November, 2025 Smaakmakers
What is it? Basil is a wonderfully aromatic herb with a sweet, slightly spicy tang. Originally from Southeast Asia and Africa, it’s now a staple in Italian cuisine, while Thai basil is commonly ...
07 November, 2025 Smaakmakers
Wat is het? Basilicum is een heerlijk aromatisch kruid met een zoete kruidige zeur. Oorspronkelijk komt het uit Zuidoost-Azië en Afrika, maar inmiddels niet meer weg te denken uit de Italiaanse keuken...
07 November, 2025 Smaakmakers
With this blend of licorice plants, elderberries and pine needles, you will feel completely disconnected from your daily activities. This wonderful earthy blend evokes thoughts of the forest. The smel...
06 February, 2024 Smaakmakers
Mocha beans, who doesn’t love them? Delicious dark chocolate sweets in the shape of a coffee bean. But what is mocha and where does it come from? Mocha is a type of first quality coffee bean, na...
15 February, 2023 Smaakmakers
Wasabi nuts are peanuts with a crunchy, wasabi-flavored coating. Originally from Japan, wasabi is made from the root stem of the asabia japonica root. Real wasabi is expensive and difficult to store, ...
15 February, 2023 Smaakmakers
Nuts, we all know them. But where do they actually come from? The history of ‘borrel’ nuts starts in Indonesia. Ketjang Pedis (peanuts with a spiced coating) has traditionally been a popul...
15 February, 2023 Smaakmakers
What is it? Cumin also belongs to the umbellifer family, and originally comes from the regions around Iran, Syria and Turkey. The leaves of the plant resemble fennel, the flowers are white or lilac, a...
15 February, 2023 Smaakmakers
What is it? Jasmine tea is the combination of tea leaves with jasmine blossoms or buds. It is mixed in black, white and green tea, but green tea with jasmine is by far the most popular. During product...
15 February, 2023 Smaakmakers
What is it? The seeds and fruits of anise and star anise are widely used as a spice in Asian cuisine, for example in drinks, tea, sauces and marinades. However, there is a difference between the two: ...
15 February, 2023 Smaakmakers
What is it? The healthy and fragrant spice cinnamon is actually the dried inner bark of the cinnamon tree and is used for both sweet and savory dishes. You only have to smell it, and you’ll be r...
15 February, 2023 Smaakmakers
What is it? You probably know coriander (also known as cilantro or ketumbar) from Asian and Mexican cuisine, but this plant from the umbellifer family is native to the Middle East and the Mediterranea...
15 February, 2023 Smaakmakers
What is it? Bay leaf comes from the bay laurel plant. It can grow up to 15 meters high and thrives in Mediterranean countries such as Greece and Turkey. You will find the dried leaves in almost every ...
15 February, 2023 Smaakmakers
What is it? This aromatic purple plant comes from the Lipflower family and is commonly found in Southern Europe. The small flowers are a big favorite among bees, bumblebees and butterflies, but we as ...
15 February, 2023 Smaakmakers