{"title":"Daphnis and Chloe","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormer journalist Evangelia Koutsovoulou established Daphnis and Chloe, a company that sources dried culinary herbs and spices, in Athens in 2013. The Mediterranean herbs are all grown and harvested in ideal geographic settings, which range from remote land in the mountains to small islands and allow the products to reach their prime. Daphnis and Chloe herbs are hand-picked and processed using non-invasive artisanal methods. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTry Oregano from Taygetus, which won a sofi™ Gold Award for Seasoning \u0026amp; Spice in 2017, Unique Greek Sage, sofi™ Silver Award-winning Wild Thyme Flowers and more. The thyme buds are cut and selected one by one and are as beautiful as they are versatile: pair with grilled vegetables, use in marinades for chicken or steep in tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLearn more about Koutsovoulou's story in this article from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"A visit to the kitchen of an herb expert\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/a-visit-to-the-kitchen-of-herb-expert-evangelia-koutsovoulou-1452789871\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/a-visit-to-the-kitchen-of-herb-expert-evangelia-koutsovoulou-1452789871\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wild-greek-thyme-flowers-daphnis-and-chloe","title":"Daphnis and Chloe Wild Greek Thyme Flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThymus capitatus\u003c\/em\u003e is a thyme varietal that flourishes in specific parts of the Mediterranean,\u003c\/strong\u003e particularly Greece. The stout, woody purple shrubs can be found growing on the rocky coastlines and perfume the air when in full bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaphnis and Chloe's wild thyme buds are \u003cstrong\u003ehand harvested, preserving their intense aroma and flavor.\u003c\/strong\u003e The process of harvesting and preserving this Greek herb is laborious (the most advanced tool used is a pair of scissors!), but the end result is the most fragrant thyme we've ever tasted. Trust us, you'll be a believer the minute you open the jar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daphnis and Chloe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32988670034002,"sku":"","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1935\/9089\/files\/1A.gif?v=1762382137"},{"product_id":"aegean-isle-oregano-daphnis-and-chloe","title":"Daphnis and Chloe Aegean Isle Oregano","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOregano onites\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e—a varietal of oregano that flourishes in low altitudes and close to the sea—\u003cstrong\u003eis only cultivated by a handful of farmers.\u003c\/strong\u003e This oregano from Greek producer Daphnis and Chloe works with a tiny, organic farmer who grows the herb on the slopes of a northern Aegean Island. Just like many of their herbs, their Aegean Isle Oregano is \u003cstrong\u003ehand harvested and dried naturally, preserving its intense aroma and flavor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daphnis and Chloe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32989054730322,"sku":"","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1935\/9089\/files\/2A.gif?v=1762381871"},{"product_id":"smoked-chili-flakes-daphnis-and-chloe","title":"Daphnis and Chloe Smoked Chili Flakes","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn Northern Greece, the culinary importance of peppers dates back to the Ottoman Empire—and, still are a beloved ingredient in kitchens across the country. \u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most noteworthy is the Karatzova pepper, grown in Almopia\u003c\/strong\u003e—a region in the Northernmost part of Greece, bordering North Macedonia—\u003cstrong\u003eknown for its sweet and mildly spicy flavor.\u003c\/strong\u003e Now, there are only a select number of farmers cultivating this local variety. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor Daphnis \u0026amp; Chloe's Smoked Chili Flakes, the Karatzova peppers are \u003cstrong\u003eallowed to ripen through the end of the season\u003c\/strong\u003e in September. 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