Webb James

Webb James Caraway belongs to the Umbelliferae family such as coriander and is native to Europe and northern and western Asia. It is cultivated in the Netherlands, Finland, Germany, Austria, England, Spain, Russia, Morocco, and Egypt. Its seeds are elongated and slightly curved, darker than those of the very similar cumin. Its smell is either very intense or sweet, but it is more pleasant than Cumin.

Webb James Vietnam White Pepper is produced from dried high specific gravity black pepper (from 580 to 620 and beyond g/l). It is left soaking for ten days, sometimes with the fraudulent addition of enzymes in order to speed the process of natural fermentation and reduce production times. During this short period, the pericarp absorbs water until it almost completes its separation. This process is helped by the use of rudimental machines. At the end of this process phase, the product is light brown and has an unpleasant pervasive odor. Pepper is laid on the ground for sun-drying and then washed with hydrogen peroxide. This action allows to whiten the product, at least superficially, also reducing naturally present bacteria.

Webb James Parsley belongs to the Umbelliferae family and is traditionally grown in Central and South Europe, England, in Africa, East Asia, and India. It can reach 80cm in height, and its flowers are white or greenish. It is used as an aromatic herb for its healing properties.

Webb James The clove plant belongs to the Myrtaceae family and comes from the Moluccas islands in eastern Indonesia. Most production comes from Zanzibar, Indonesia, Madagascar, Comores Islands, Brazil, and China. The spice is made up of flower buds picked before flowering and then sun-dried.

Webb James Spearmint belongs to the Labiatae family like oregano and rosemary. It grows wild throughout Europe, Asia Minor, and North Africa. Its leaves are oval, pale green. Its flowers are light purple.

Webb James White Pepper Brazil is produced in limited quantities (about 2,000 tons per year) the quality of Brazilian white pepper is good and appreciated in the marketplace. It is processed between October and November by soaking in water which, in compliance with the latest government regulations, should no longer be freely taken from polluted rivers and streams with an obvious positive impact on the quality and safety of the product, even from the microbiological point of view.

Webb James Oregano belongs to the Labiatae family like spearmint and rosemary; it is native to Mediterranean countries. It grows wild in dry places, even in mountains. Traditionally spontaneous, it is cultivated as an aromatic plant and for therapeutic use. It is harvested two or three times a year during summer. The most common variety – the Origanum vulgare – is widespread in Italy, the Asian peninsula, and the Balkan area.

Webb James Cassia, also known as Chinese Cinnamon, belongs to the Lauraceae family such as cinnamon and it originates from China. It is cultivated in Malabar, on the island of Java and Sumatra in Indonesia, and Vietnam. Its reddish-brown bark is rough and thick.

Webb James Orange Zest belongs to the Rutaceae family. It comes from Southeast Asia and it is grown in Central America, Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, and – typically- in the Mediterranean countries. The tree is a white flower-evergreen, blooming in spring and harvested in autumn and winter.