Tarragon, an anise scented herb, comes in two varieties French and Russian. When speaking of tarragon if the variety is not specified you can assume it is the French type. It has a most pleasant aroma and is a more refined delicate plant than the Russian more robust, coarser, inferior in flavor plant.
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Spice – Anise
The anise herb is known as the true taste of licorice. It is used in the making of many different and tasty liqueurs. The French pastis. the Greek ouzo, the Turkish raki, sambuca, absinthe all can attribute their distinct taste to the sweet and fragrant bouquet of Anise.
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