Premium Basil

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

• Intensely Aromatic — sweet, slightly peppery with hints of anise
• Kitchen Essential — the foundation of Italian and Mediterranean cooking
• Concentrated Flavour — dried basil is more potent than fresh
• Always Ready — unlike fresh, it never wilts or goes bad

✨ How to Use

🍝 Pasta Sauces: Stir into tomato sauces during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

🍕 Pizza: Sprinkle over pizza straight from the oven.

🥗 Salads: Add to caprese-style salads and vinaigrettes.

🍲 Soups: Essential in minestrone and tomato soup.

🧈 Compound Butter: Mix with butter and Garlic Flakes for herb bread.

🍝 Recipe: 10-Minute Tomato Basil Pasta

• 400g spaghetti
• 1 tbsp Premium Basil
• 400g tinned tomatoes
• 3 cloves Garlic + 2 tbsp olive oil + parmesan

Method: Cook pasta. Sauté garlic in oil, add tomatoes + basil, simmer 8 mins. Toss with pasta. Top with parmesan. 🇮🇹

🍕 Recipe: Homemade Pizza Seasoning

• 2 tbsp Premium Basil
• 2 tbsp Oregano
• 1 tbsp Garlic Flakes
• 1 tsp Onion Powder + 1 tsp Chilli Flakes

Method: Mix all together. Store in a jar. Sprinkle on pizza, garlic bread, or pasta. Makes enough for 20+ pizzas!

🤝 Pairs Perfectly With

• Premium Oregano — classic Italian herb duo

• Premium Garlic Flakes — for pasta and bread

• Premium Mixed Herbs — quick seasoning

• Smoked Paprika — for roasted veges

💪 Health Benefits

• Antioxidant Rich — Contains natural compounds that help protect cells from oxidative stress
• Anti-Inflammatory — May help reduce inflammation when used regularly in cooking
• Digestive Support — Traditionally used to aid digestion and ease bloating
• Nutrient Dense — Packed with vitamins and minerals in every serving

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How should I store Basil?

Store in a cool, dark place in an airtight container, away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. This preserves freshness, flavour, and potency for longer.

How long does Basil last?

When stored correctly in an airtight container, it maintains full potency for 12–18 months. Ground spices fade faster than whole — if the aroma weakens, it’s time to replace.

Where can I buy Basil in NZ?

Premium Spices offers Basil online in New Zealand. Shipped fresh from our Auckland warehouse with airtight packaging for maximum freshness nationwide.