Shiso

Anise, mint and citrus in one leaf, with a faint warmth underneath. Grown in both green and purple, the purple carrying a deeper, more perfumed note and a colour that holds up under sauce.

• Taste Anise, mint and citrus, with a faint warmth
• Colour Green and purple
• Texture Soft leaf on a crisp stem

On the plate: raw fish, tartare, rice dishes and summer rolls. A traditional Vietnamese and Japanese flavour that most chefs already know how to use.

• Growing cycle 23 days
• Best within 4–5 days of cutting