Tastes of Tasmania: Herbs, Spices, Grains

Roaring Forties Rubs

Roaring Forties Rubs is a small Tasmanian, family run business creating natural spice marinades that contain no artificial colours, flavours, preservatives or anti-caking agents. Roaring Forties Rubs have developed a range of flavourful spice marinades to bring excitement to barbecued and grilled meats and vegies. They source only the best quality, fresh spices, including the native Tasmanian mountain pepper. A popular product is the Tasmanian Cajun Salmon Rub, which is a distinctive mix of Oregano, Thyme, Garlic, Spanish Paprika and Native Tasmanian Mountain Pepper. It adds a rich authentic Cajun flavour to fresh salmon or ocean trout.


Tas-Saff: Saffron

Terry and Nicky Noonan arrived in Tasmania after making a sea-change from Sydney. Giving up their secure jobs was made easier by their purchase of a small cottage on 3 acres in the idyllic Huon Valley in the state's south, famed for fruit production. Being foodies, it was while having friends over for a visit from Sydney, that they decided to prepare a paella, and found it difficult to source saffron locally. Curiosity prevailed and the couple found that Tasmania had ideal conditions for growing saffron, and that the vast majority of saffron sold in Australia was imported. Terry and Nicky sensed the opportunity of replacing imported produce with home grown saffron. Today Tas-Saff has risen to become the most successful saffron producers in Australia. You will find Tas-Saff perched high on the hill overlooking Glaziers Bay in the idyllic Huon Valley south of Hobart. Tas-Saff is open for farm gate visits nearly all year by appointment.


Port Arthur Lavender

Nestled within seven hectares (18 acres) of lavender, rainforest and lakes and overlooking the ocean at Long Bay, Port Arthur Lavender's visitor centre and cafe showcase millennia-old uses of this fragrant flower alongside modern cuisine and a fully functioning essential oil distillery. Stroll around the lavender trail or take in the ocean views while enjoying fresh Tasmanian produce in the lavender-inspired cafe. Wander among the Tasmanian lavender fields or take a self-guided tour - experience the distilling process in our custom-made lavender distillery - treat yourself to a delicious lavender-infused ice-cream, milkshake, hot chocolate, fudge and or another selection from our endless range of Tasmanian lavender-inspired cuisine.


Handmade Dukkah

Handmade Tasmanian Dukkah - a middle eastern dipping spice made from a mixture of roasted nuts and spices and eaten traditionally with bread and olive oil. My award winning product is gluten and dairy free and can alos be used to coat meat and vegetable dishes. I have 10 different flavourating and have just recently won 2 more silver medals in the Melbourne fine food awards bringing the total to 7 silver's and 4 bronze medals in a short 2 years. My product is becoming widely used in Tasmania but also interstate. Bodhi Farm Organics


Island Curries

Island Curries make quality curry pastes, powders and condiments here in Tasmania, Australia. We use only the best ingredients, meaning your Island Curries product is as full of flavour as possible.

Each packet of Island Curries paste includes a recipe suggestion to get you started and we include a recipe collection here on our website for our customers. The directions are simple and totally user-friendly, so much so that even the most novice of cooks is able to accomplish a delicious, authentic Indian restaurant-style curry.


Bush Dust Spice

Bush Dust Spice is a mixture of Native Pepper, Macadamia nuts, Bush tomatoes, herbs and spices. Originally designed to have on crusty bread with olive oil, but you can use it however one desires. It complements fish especially salmon and chicken extremely well and is great on game, potato dishes, pasta, and pizza. Bush Dust is Gluten Free.


Shima Wasabi

Shima Wasabi is the largest commercial wasabi farm in Australia. Located in Tasmania's temperate northwest and founded by Stephen Welsh, Shima Wasabi utilises a unique hydroponic growing system that enables a controlled growing environment. Almost all parts of the plant are edible, with the stems being harvested and cleaned before packing to send direct to restaurants around Australia for grating and mixing to make fresh wasabi paste. Shima Wasabi Powder is one of the few 100% wasabi powders available and offers a superior taste to some of the horseradish substitute pastes you might find in sachets or tubes. Visit our website to shop online or find your nearest stockist.


A Pinch Of Finishing Salts

A Pinch of Tasmania is a small artisanal food business that has evolved from a lifelong love of creating unique (and slightly quirky) food as well as a passion for locally produced Tasmanian produce. Our finishing salts add a delicious burst of colour, flavour and texture to any dish. Just a simple sprinkle can take your culinary creation from ordinary to extraordinary. Explore and shop our stunning collection and find the perfect flavours for you.


Cradle Coast Quinoa

Cradle Coast Quinoa produces local Australian summer grown quinoa. Cradle Coast Quinoa provides an alternative crop for local Tasmanian farmers. Quinoa is a nutrient rich grain originating high up in the Andes. We supply a pre-washed product which has had the bitter saponin coating removed. Our focus is on summer grown quinoa which has a large seed size and is free from any gmo contaminations. We produce pre-rinsed quinoa, polished quinoa and quinoa flour, supplying products in a range of bag sizes and filaments to suit the needs of our customers.


Certified Organic Foods

Kindred Organics is a Certified Organic farm in the chocolate soil foothills of Mt Roland in North West Tasmania. Quinoa is our main crop and we have been producing it since 2007. Quinoa is a natural gluten free super food originating high up in the Andes. It is a complete protein packed with minerals with a long shelf life. Our Quinoa is summer grown with long sunny days, nice cool fresh air and plenty of water. We grow store, clean, process and package all of our own products on our farm in Kindred.

Other products we grow include organic buckwheat, oats, spelt, linseed and lupins. We roll our own oats which are unstabilised /cold rolled. Certified Organic Black Angus beef are raised on our property with plenty full lush green grass and clover fields for them to graze. They help our crop rotation and help cycle nutrients. All our products are locally grown with low food miles, Certified Organic, Chinese Certified Organic (quinoa only), sustainable, high quality, nutritious, healthy, ethically grown, environmentally friendly.


Ginseng spice blend

41 degrees South Tasmania grows and develops products for both Korean and American ginseng. It has many traditional Chinese medicinal applications such as a nourishing stimulant, immune booster, muscle relaxant and is also used in the treatment of type II diabetes and stress. 41 degrees South Ginseng spice blend contains a mix of spices including Panax ginseng and Tasmanian Mountain Pepper. Use this culinary seasoning for meat, fish,salads or sprinkle on sour cream. Comes in 100g glass jars or please enquire for catering purposes.


Truffled Risotto

Tamar Valley black truffles are combined with mushrooms and arborio rice - for an easy meal you can enjoy at home, with flavours usually reserved for restaurants. Harvested fresh in the middle of winter - when the aroma is at its best - then within hours freeze dried to maximise the fullness of the tuber melanosporum. Our black truffle is combined with mushrooms and arborio rice - for an easy meal you can enjoy at home, with flavours usually reserved for restaurants.


Highland Herbs Tasmania

The simple philosophy that drives Highland Herbs Tasmania is to produce the highest quality certified organic medicinal herbs. We believe we have achieved this both in our dried whole leaf herbs, flowers, roots and in our skin care range, manufactured from pure, natural organic ingredients. We grow the majority of the herbs we sell here on our certified organic herb farm in Tasmania. Our online service gives you access to our full range of premium quality Australian grown, certified organic herbal teas, herbal products direct from our farm, in first class condition, delivered to your door.


Diemen Pepper

Diemen Pepper is a small, locally owned enterprise specialising in the products of the Tasmanian rainforest plant: Native Pepper. We harvest, dry and prepare pepperberries and leaf for sale interstate and for export. Our pepper product is unique - although our peppers look a bit like conventional pepper, they give a sweet fruity flavour followed by a brief, sharp tingly sensation on the palate, and are very popular in several discerning markets - Germany and France for example. Our dried pepperleaf is used by many commercial manufacturing businesses to provide that unique native flavour of the Australian Bush.

We operate on a farm in the lovely D'entrecasteaux region, and our pepper supplies come from all over Tasmania mainly in the high rainfall regions of the north west and northeast. We pride ourselves on our excellent quality product - the best in the business - and our prompt and friendly service.


Pure & Purple Orange Garlic

Pure & Purple Garlic is the amalgamation of a passion and appetite for all things garlic. We love garlic – growing it, cooking with it, and sharing results with our family and friends. We pride ourselves on making products using our distinctive Tasmanian purple garlic, combined with high quality ingredients to produce unique and versatile products that add a wonderful flavour to your food. We invite you to discover our wonderful range of dried garlic products.