{"title":"All Shiso Products","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDiscover the distinctive flavour of shiso\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiso is one of Japan’s most distinctive culinary herbs, prized for its aromatic leaves, vibrant colour and remarkably versatile flavour. Also known as perilla or \u003cem\u003ePerilla frutescens\u003c\/em\u003e, it belongs to the mint family, although its flavour is unlike any familiar Western herb. Depending on the variety and how it is prepared, shiso can offer fresh minty notes alongside basil, citrus, gentle spice, earthy warmth and floral or fruity character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, shiso has long been used in everything from sushi and sashimi to salads, pickles, noodles and rice dishes. Red or purple shiso is particularly associated with umeboshi, where its colour and distinctive tart, aromatic flavour are used to transform Japanese pickled plums. Green shiso tends to have a brighter, fresher character, while purple and bi-colour varieties bring their own subtle differences in flavour and appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFresh shiso and growing your own\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the freshest experience, our collection includes shiso leaves as well as plants and seeds for growing at home. Fresh leaves make an excellent garnish for sashimi and sushi, but they are far more versatile than that. Tear them through salads, use them with noodles and rice, wrap them around food, or pair their aromatic freshness with seafood, vegetables and lighter dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing shiso is an easy way to have a supply of fresh leaves throughout the warmer months. Green, purple and bi-colour plants each bring their own colour and character to the garden, while green shiso seeds offer the opportunity to grow your own from scratch. Shiso thrives in warmth and good light and can be grown in containers as well as in the garden. Regular harvesting encourages the plants to branch and produce more leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShiso as a Japanese seasoning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don’t need fresh leaves to enjoy shiso. Our collection brings together several convenient ways to introduce its distinctive flavour to everyday cooking. Furikake makes it particularly easy: sprinkle red shiso furikake over rice, onigiri, noodles, vegetables or salads for an immediate hit of tangy, herbal flavour. The sesame and shiso furikake adds roasted sesame, texture and umami alongside the aromatic herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed shiso also works beautifully with vinegar. Our Red Shiso Rice Vinegar combines rice vinegar with red shiso and candied sugar, producing a fragrant, gently sweet vinegar with notes of red fruit, basil, cherry and hibiscus. Use it in dressings and vinaigrettes, with sushi rice, vegetables, seafood and pickles, or experiment with it in desserts and fruit dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor something more unusual, try shiso leaves preserved as a ready-to-use condiment, or use green shiso paste to bring concentrated herbal flavour to sauces, dressings and other dishes. The preserved red shiso, leaves are produced in small quantities in Aomori and seasoned with plum vinegar and sea salt, giving them a particularly vibrant combination of tang, fruitiness and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShiso for drinks and cocktails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiso is equally at home behind the bar. Concentrated Shiso Syrup can be mixed with still or sparkling water, incorporated into cocktails and teas, or drizzled over desserts. Its refreshing, sweet and gently spicy character makes it an easy way to experiment with shiso beyond savoury cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Shiso Gin takes the idea further, combining Dorset-grown purple shiso with yuzu, sudachi and traditional English gin botanicals including juniper, coriander and bay. The result is a smooth, refreshing gin in which the herbal, minty and citrus characteristics of shiso remain clearly identifiable. It can be enjoyed with tonic or used as the foundation for more creative cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a handful of fresh leaves to a bottle of gin, shiso demonstrates just how versatile one Japanese herb can be. Explore the collection and discover new ways to bring its fresh, aromatic and unmistakably Japanese character into your cooking and drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"green-shiso-tea-30g","title":"Green Shiso Tea - 30g","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen shiso, grown on our Dorset farm and carefully dried to create a deliciously different, delicately flavoured tea. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiso leaves and stems are widely used to treat stomach pain and nausea and the tea can have a calming effect on these symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Wasabi Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46554789937433,"sku":"WSB.WASABICO.40","price":3.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7763\/2793\/files\/green-shiso-tea.webp?v=1743507452"},{"product_id":"purple-shiso-tea-30g","title":"Purple Shiso Tea - 30g","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple shiso, grown on our Dorset farm and carefully dried to create a deliciously different, delicately flavoured tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple shiso pours from the pot as light blue and turns purple over time. Shiso is a member of the mint family and although it bears some resemblance in flavour there is a savoury herb like quality that is likened to basil or caraway with a hint of citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIced shiso is refreshing and the addition of lemon juice will lighten the colour of the purple variety from dark purple to bright pink. Shiso leaves and stems are widely used to treat stomach pain and nausea and the tea can have a calming effect on these symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 30g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wasabi Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46554805403929,"sku":"WSB.WASABICO.39","price":3.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7763\/2793\/files\/purple-shiso-tea.webp?v=1743507451"},{"product_id":"green-shiso-plants-set-of-3","title":"Green Shiso Plants - Set of 3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Shiso (\u003cem\u003ePerilla frutescens var. crispa (crinkled leaf)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Japanese herb from the mint family, it is known by several other names including perilla, beefsteak plant, Chinese basil and purple mint. There are three variations of colour: green, red\/purple and bi-colour (green and purple). Each adds spectacular brightness to a garden and they look most impressive grown together in an ornamental bed or at the end of a row in the vegetable patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe’re currently waiting for our shiso plants to grow on—more stock is expected shortly, so sign up to be notified as soon as they’re back in stock.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves and flowers of all shiso plants are edible, the green and bi-colour leaves have the strongest flavour that is likened to mint with an earthy depth and hints of basil, cumin, cinnamon, and anise. Leaves can be chopped and tossed into salads in place of basil or mint, and added to soups, stir-fries, and casseroles or as the quintessential garnish to plates of sushi and sashimi. The purple leaf is lighter in flavour and is traditionally used for its colour, most famously to add the distinctive purple to ume fruit in umeboshi, a staple of Japanese cooking. Tiny, edible flowers of all colour plants emerge in late summer and these make exquisite decorations and add a surprising burst of characteristic herbal flavour to fish and vegetable dishes and look fantastic as toppings to ice cream, sorbet and other desserts. When the flowers start to turn to seed the buds can be picked and added to soy sauce for an original, fragrant dip for sushi and sashimi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough perennial in some Asian climates shiso is an annual, \u003cstrong\u003enon-hardy plant \u003c\/strong\u003ein the UK growing fast in late spring, rapidly building height and throwing out abundant leaves, it passes to flower in late summer before dying with the first frost. Capable of reaching heights of over 1m shiso will remain low and bushy if growing tips are pruned in the same way fresh mint is harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing shiso is straightforward and rewarding with impressive yields produced in quick time. If you can grow basil you can grow shiso as the requirements are the same. In the garden plant into free-draining, moist soil once all risk of frost has passed, aim for exposure to full or partial sun. In a pot use standard compost and if available, mix in composted bark. Mulch will help in both scenarios, as leaves are more succulent when the soil is kept moist. Harvest leaves, growing tips and flowers throughout the season. The more growing tips you pinch out the bushier your plant will remain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003ePlease be aware shiso plants will not survive frost. Please harden plants off and plant out when risk of frost has passed. More detail below\u003c\/u\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove and dry all leaves before the first frost and store for adding to sauces, soups and stews like any other herb. Leaves, either dried or fresh, make an excellent tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiso is a great source of calcium, potassium, iron, vitamins A, B2 and C and is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and rosmarinic acid, which has powerful anti-inflammatory properties, making them a healthy choice for humans. \u003cstrong\u003eShiso leaves are however toxic to cows and other livestock \u003c\/strong\u003eand although they will usually avoid them please cultivate shiso where they cannot be reached by these animals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wasabi Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46555551531289,"sku":"WSB.PLANT.07","price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7763\/2793\/files\/shiso-plants-green-set-of-3.webp?v=1743507392"},{"product_id":"bi-colour-shiso-plants-set-of-3","title":"Bi-colour Shiso Plants - Set of 3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShiso (\u003cem\u003ePerilla frutescens\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Japanese herb from the mint family, it is known by several other names including perilla, beefsteak plant, Chinese basil and purple mint. There are three variations of colour: green, red\/purple and bi-colour (green and purple). Each adds spectacular brightness to a garden and they look most impressive grown together in an ornamental bed or at the end of a row in the vegetable patch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe’re currently waiting for our shiso plants to grow on—more stock is expected shortly, so sign up to be notified as soon as they’re back in stock.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves and flowers of all shiso plants are edible and bi-colour leaves, along with green, have the strongest flavour that is likened to mint with an earthy depth and hints of basil, cumin, cinnamon, and anise. Leaves can be chopped and tossed into salads in place of basil or mint, and added to soups, stir-fries, and casseroles or as the quintessential garnish to plates of sushi and sashimi. The purple leaf is lighter in flavour and is traditionally used for its colour, most famously to add the distinctive purple to ume fruit in umeboshi, a staple of Japanese cooking. Tiny, edible flowers of all colour plants emerge in late summer and these make exquisite decorations and add a surprising burst of characteristic herbal flavour to fish and vegetable dishes and look fantastic as toppings to ice cream, sorbet and other desserts. When the flowers start to turn to seed the buds can be picked and added to soy sauce for an original, fragrant dip for sushi and sashimi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough perennial in some Asian climates shiso is an annual, \u003cstrong\u003enon-hardy plant\u003c\/strong\u003e in the UK growing fast in late spring, rapidly building height and throwing out abundant leaves, it passes to flower in late summer before dying\u0026amp; with the first frost. Capable of reaching heights of over 1m shiso will remain low and bushy if growing tips are pruned in the same way fresh mint is harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing shiso is straightforward and rewarding with impressive yields produced in quick time. If you can grow basil you can grow shiso as the requirements are the same. In the garden plant into free-draining, moist soil once all risk of frost has passed, aim for exposure to full or partial sun. In a pot use standard compost and if available, mix in composted bark. Mulch will help in both scenarios, as leaves are more succulent when the soil is kept moist. Harvest leaves, growing tips and flowers throughout the season. The more growing tips you pinch out the bushier your plant will remain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003ePlease be aware shiso plants will not survive frost. Please harden plants off and plant out when risk of frost has passed. More detail below\u003c\/u\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove and dry all leaves before the first frost and store for adding to sauces, soups and stews like any other herb. 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The juice is 100% natural with a very fresh, slightly sour taste with a perfect sugar balance provided by beet sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed to flavour sauces, jellies, bavarois, ganaches, ice creams and sorbets. Delicious to drink in sparkling water or cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 500ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefrigerate once open.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wasabi Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46555668119833,"sku":"WSB.SHISO.04","price":25.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7763\/2793\/files\/mikan-juice-with-shiso-red-delight.jpg?v=1743507385"},{"product_id":"wadaman-furikake-sesame-shiso-30g","title":"Wadaman Furikake Sesame \u0026 Shiso - 30g","description":"\u003cp\u003eAromatic shiso leaf meets nutty roasted sesame seeds in this vibrant Japanese furikake seasoning, creating a delicious blend of fresh herbal notes, subtle tanginess and satisfying crunch. Bursting with colour, texture and umami, this versatile seasoning adds an instant boost of authentic Japanese flavour to everyday dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this furikake are premium Wadaman sesame seeds, expertly roasted to enhance their rich, nutty aroma and flavour. These are beautifully complemented by the distinctive taste of shiso, a beloved Japanese herb known for its refreshing, slightly minty and citrus-like character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect sprinkled over rice bowls, onigiri, sushi, noodles, grilled vegetables and tofu, this Japanese sesame seasoning can also be used to elevate salads, dressings, marinades and even baked goods. 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Tannins from the leaves give these vinegar a wonderfully pink colour when first made though this will mellow to ruby brown over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs perfect with daikon, turnips and white cabbage; use in vinaigrettes, to season sushi rice, with fresh oysters and seaweed salad. The fruity, sweetness also works with sorbet, ice cream (almond, cherry, vanilla, fromage blanc), fresh fruit salad or to liven up a cheese cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 180ml and 720ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep in a cool, dark place. 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Each adds spectacular brightness to a garden and they look most impressive grown together in an ornamental bed or at the end of a row in the vegetable patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe’re currently waiting for our shiso plants to grow on—more stock is expected shortly, so sign up to be notified as soon as they’re back in stock.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves and flowers of all shiso plants are edible and have a flavour that is likened to mint with an earthy depth and hints of basil, cumin, cinnamon, and anise. Leaves can be chopped and tossed into salads in place of basil or mint, and added to soups, stir-fries, and casseroles or as the quintessential garnish to plates of sushi and sashimi. The purple leaf is lighter in flavour and is traditionally used for its colour, most famously to add the distinctive purple to ume fruit in umeboshi, a staple of Japanese cooking. Tiny, edible flowers of all colour plants emerge in late summer and these make exquisite decorations and add a surprising burst of characteristic herbal flavour to fish and vegetable dishes and look fantastic as toppings to ice cream, sorbet and other desserts. When the flowers start to turn to seed the buds can be picked and added to soy sauce for an original, fragrant dip for sushi and sashimi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough perennial in some Asian climates shiso is an annual, \u003cstrong\u003enon-hardy plant \u003c\/strong\u003ein the UK growing fast in late spring, rapidly building height and throwing out abundant leaves, it passes to flower in late summer before dying with the first frost. Capable of reaching heights of over 1m shiso will remain low and bushy if growing tips are pruned in the same way fresh mint is harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing shiso is straightforward and rewarding with impressive yields produced in quick time. If you can grow basil you can grow shiso as the requirements are the same. In the garden plant into free-draining, moist soil once all risk of frost has passed, aim for exposure to full or partial sun. In a pot use standard compost and if available, mix in composted bark. Mulch will help in both scenarios, as leaves are more succulent when the soil is kept moist. Harvest leaves, growing tips and flowers throughout the season. The more growing tips you pinch out the bushier your plant will remain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003ePlease be aware shiso plants will not survive frost. Please harden plants off and plant out when risk of frost has passed. More detail below\u003c\/u\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove and dry all leaves before the first frost and store for adding to sauces, soups and stews like any other herb. 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There are three variations of colour: green, red\/purple and bi-colour (green and purple). Each adds spectacular brightness to a garden and they look most impressive grown together in an ornamental bed or at the end of a row in the vegetable patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe’re currently waiting for our shiso plants to grow on—more stock is expected shortly, so sign up to be notified as soon as they’re back in stock.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note the green shiso is the perilla frutescens var. crispa (crinkled leaf) variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves and flowers of all shiso plants are edible and green plants along with bi-colour, have the strongest flavour that is likened to mint with an earthy depth and hints of basil, cumin, cinnamon, and anise. 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When the flowers start to turn to seed the buds can be picked and added to soy sauce for an original, fragrant dip for sushi and sashimi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough perennial in some Asian climates shiso is an annual, \u003cstrong\u003enon-hardy plant \u003c\/strong\u003ein the UK growing fast in late spring, rapidly building height and throwing out abundant leaves, it passes to flower in late summer before dying with the first frost. Capable of reaching heights of over 1m shiso will remain low and bushy if growing tips are pruned in the same way fresh mint is harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing shiso is straightforward and rewarding with impressive yields produced in quick time. If you can grow basil you can grow shiso as the requirements are the same. In the garden plant into free-draining, moist soil once all risk of frost has passed, aim for exposure to full or partial sun. In a pot use standard compost and if available, mix in composted bark. Mulch will help in both scenarios, as leaves are more succulent when the soil is kept moist. Harvest leaves, growing tips and flowers throughout the season. The more growing tips you pinch out the bushier your plant will remain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003ePlease be aware shiso plants will not survive frost. Please harden plants off and plant out when risk of frost has passed. More detail below\u003c\/u\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove and dry all leaves before the first frost and store for adding to sauces, soups and stews like any other herb. Leaves, either dried or fresh, make an excellent tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiso is a great source of calcium, potassium, iron, vitamins A, B2 and C and is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and rosmarinic acid, which has powerful anti-inflammatory properties, making them a healthy choice for humans. \u003cstrong\u003eShiso leaves are however toxic to cows and other livestock \u003c\/strong\u003eand although they will usually avoid them please cultivate shiso where they cannot be reached by these animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe class=\"note-video-clip\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H-WB_eq_WIM\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wasabi Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46559498633497,"sku":"WSB.PLANT.09","price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7763\/2793\/files\/shiso-plants-mixed-set-of-3.webp?v=1743507111"},{"product_id":"shiso-gin-5cl","title":"Shiso Gin - 5cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur delicious Shiso Gin in a mini size, perfect for tasting or gifting!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with our own Dorset-grown purple shiso, this is a delicate yet flavoursome London dry gin. A balance of traditional Japanese flavours of shiso, yuzu and sudachi with English botanicals of juniper, coriander and bay.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subtle shiso flavours of basil, mint and caraway are enhanced by the sublime citrus and herbaceous notes for a gin that is smooth, refreshing and perfectly balanced - the delicate flavours of the 6 botanicals, perfectly preserved by an expertly crafted distillation method, leaving an incredibly satisfying texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiso is a member of the mint family with a savoury herb-like quality that is likened to basil or caraway with a hint of citrus. We grow the purple Shiso leaves on the farm in Dorset. Yuzu is a cross between a wild citrus and a sour mandarin, with complex notes of lemon, grapefruit and mandarin while Sudachi is a citrus with a lime flavour and peppery, herbal undertones. The other botanicals, Juniper, Coriander and Bay, are a simple, more traditional collection of gin botanicals to balance with the Asian-inspired flavours. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with a good quality tonic water, this creates a divine G\u0026amp;T, make a Japanese Tom Collins with yuzu juice in place of lemon for a herbaceous, citrusy long drink. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWe are delighted that our Shiso Gin was awarded a star rating by The Great Taste Award judges in 2023!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what they had to say about it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This gin has plenty of intriguing aroma with promised hints of aromatic shisho and citrus. We loved the fluid flavour journey of this - with initial sweetness which then developed to a much more savoury herbal note and then on to a bright, fruity, bitter citrus.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A hugely characterful gin, with sudachi and yuzu peel much in evidence, alongside aniseed and peppery notes. It's a touch hot on the palate, augmenting the sense of pepperiness, and very slightly astringent, which leads to a clean, citrus-noted and herbaceous finish with some length. Our tonic disturbs the desirable balance - but a citrus tonic or simply soda would work perfectly well. A pleasing sipper once served with plenty of ice to soften the heat, and truly characterful.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo dive deeper into the new Spirit of Japan range, download our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7763\/2793\/files\/Spirit-of-Japan-Brochure.pdf?v=1693495713\" title=\"Spirit Of Japan Mini Shiso Gin Brochure\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSPIRIT OF JAPAN BROCHURE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wasabi Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46560501825817,"sku":"WSB.SPIRITS.15","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7763\/2793\/files\/shiso-gin-5cl.webp?v=1743507038"},{"product_id":"shiso-gin-40-abv-50cl","title":"Shiso Gin - 50cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade with our own Dorset-grown purple shiso, this is a delicate yet flavoursome London dry gin. It offers a balance of traditional Japanese flavours of shiso leaf and yuzu and sudachi citrus fruits, combined with traditional English botanicals of juniper, coriander and bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subtle shiso flavours of basil, mint and caraway are enhanced by the sublime citrus and herbaceous notes, for a gin that is smooth, refreshing and perfectly balanced. The delicate flavours of the six botanicals are perfectly preserved by an expertly crafted distillation method, leaving an incredibly satisfying texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout our botanicals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiso leaf is a member of the mint family, with a savoury herb-like quality that is likened to basil or caraway, with a hint of citrus. We grow the purple shiso leaves on our farm in Dorset. Yuzu is a cross between a wild citrus and a sour mandarin, with complex notes of lemon, grapefruit and mandarin. Sudachi is a citrus with a lime flavour and peppery, herbal undertones. The other botanicals, juniper, coriander and bay, are a simple, more traditional collection of London dry style gin botanicals to balance with the Asian-inspired flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to enjoy shiso gin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with a good quality tonic water, ice cubes and a twist of yuzu or mandarin peel, this shiso gin creates a divine G\u0026amp;T. You can also make a Japanese Tom Collins, with fresh yuzu juice in place of lemon, for a herbaceous, citrusy cocktail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbv: 40% \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWe are delighted that our Shiso Gin was awarded a star rating by The Great Taste Award judges in 2023!\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what they had to say about it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This gin has plenty of intriguing aroma with promised hints of aromatic shisho and citrus. We loved the fluid flavour journey of this - with initial sweetness which then developed to a much more savoury herbal note and then on to a bright, fruity, bitter citrus.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A hugely characterful gin, with sudachi and yuzu peel much in evidence, alongside aniseed and peppery notes. It's a touch hot on the palate, augmenting the sense of pepperiness, and very slightly astringent, which leads to a clean, citrus-noted and herbaceous finish with some length. Our tonic disturbs the desirable balance - but a citrus tonic or simply soda would work perfectly well. A pleasing sipper once served with plenty of ice to soften the heat, and truly characterful.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo dive deeper into the new Spirit of Japan range, download our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7763\/2793\/files\/Spirit-of-Japan-Brochure.pdf?v=1693495713\" title=\"Spirit Of Japan Shiso Gin Brochure\"\u003e\u003cu style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSPIRIT OF JAPAN BROCHURE\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wasabi Company","offers":[{"title":"Single bottle","offer_id":48638650745113,"sku":"WSB.SPIRITS.08","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case of 6","offer_id":48638650777881,"sku":"WSB.CASE.27","price":210.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7763\/2793\/files\/shiso-gin-great-taste-right-hand.webp?v=1743507025"},{"product_id":"concentrated-shiso-syrup-300ml","title":"Concentrated Shiso Syrup - 300ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicious concentrated shiso syrup, made with the highest quality shiso leaves, carefully crafted to deliver a burst of flavour to any beverage or dessert. Our syrup is a great addition to any kitchen or bar, allowing you to create unique and exciting flavour combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade from Japanese Shiso leaves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiso, known in England as the beefsteak plant or scientifically as perilla frutescens var. crispa, is a Japanese herb linked to the mint family so this syrup is perfect for adding to cocktails, teas, lemonades and more. Japanese shiso syrup is created from shiso leaves. Fresh shiso can be used to create the syrup which has a refreshing sweet and spicy flavour so delicious you can simply mix it with water and serve as a drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can even drizzle it over ice cream or pancakes for a sweet and savoury twist. Its refreshing and slightly minty taste makes it a versatile ingredient that will elevate any food you create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a common ingredient, often found alongside sashimi, pickled plums and rice dishes. Red shiso can also be used in noodle dishes, salads, sauce, soups or as a garnish for many more recipes. Combining shiso, garlic and soy sauce has been a hit in Japan and the combination makes the syrup perfect for many other dishes and recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 300ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool and dry place, away from direct light. Refrigerate once opened.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tonami Shoyu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46560637255961,"sku":"WSB.SHISO.05","price":15.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7763\/2793\/products\/shiso-syrup-concentrated.jpg?v=1743507020"},{"product_id":"shiso-plants-green-bi-colour-mixed-set-of-2","title":"Shiso Plants, Green \u0026 Bi-colour - Mixed Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA mixed set of 2 plants, one green (crinkled leaf variety) and one bi-colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe’re currently waiting for our shiso plants to grow on—more stock is expected shortly, so sign up to be notified as soon as they’re back in stock.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShiso (\u003cem\u003ePerilla frutescens)\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eis a Japanese herb from the mint family, it is known by several other names including perilla, beefsteak plant, Chinese basil and purple mint. At present we have two variation of colour: green and bi-colour (green and purple). Each adds spectacular brightness to a garden and they look most impressive grown together in an ornamental bed or at the end of a row in the vegetable patch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves and flowers of all shiso plants are edible and green plants along with bi-colour, have the strongest flavour that is likened to mint with an earthy depth and hints of basil, cumin, cinnamon, and anise. Leaves can be chopped and tossed into salads in place of basil or mint, and added to soups, stir-fries, and casseroles or as the quintessential garnish to plates of sushi and sashimi. The purple leaf is lighter in flavour and is traditionally used for its colour, most famously to add the distinctive purple to ume fruit in umeboshi, a staple of Japanese cooking.  Tiny, edible flowers of all colour plants emerge in late summer and these make exquisite decorations and add a surprising burst of characteristic herbal flavour to fish and vegetable dishes and look fantastic as toppings to ice cream, sorbet and other desserts. When the flowers start to turn to seed the buds can be picked and added to soy sauce for an original, fragrant dip for sushi and sashimi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough perennial in some Asian climates shiso is an annual, \u003cstrong\u003enon-hardy plant \u003c\/strong\u003ein the UK growing fast in late spring, rapidly building height and throwing out abundant leaves, it passes to flower in late summer before dying with the first frost. Capable of reaching heights of over 1m shiso will remain low and bushy if growing tips are pruned in the same way fresh mint is harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing shiso is straightforward and rewarding with impressive yields produced in quick time. If you can grow basil you can grow shiso as the requirements are the same. In the garden plant into free-draining, moist soil once all risk of frost has passed, aim for exposure to full or partial sun. In a pot use standard compost and if available, mix in composted bark. Mulch will help in both scenarios, as leaves are more succulent when the soil is kept moist. Harvest leaves, growing tips and flowers throughout the season. The more growing tips you pinch out the bushier your plant will remain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003ePlease be aware shiso plants will not survive frost. Please harden plants off and plant out when risk of frost has passed. More detail below\u003c\/u\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove and dry all leaves before the first frost and store for adding to sauces, soups and stews like any other herb. Leaves, either dried or fresh, make an excellent tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiso is a great source of calcium, potassium, iron, vitamins A, B2 and C and is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and rosmarinic acid, which has powerful anti-inflammatory properties, making them a healthy choice for humans. \u003cstrong\u003eShiso leaves are however toxic to cows and other livestock \u003c\/strong\u003eand although they will usually avoid them please cultivate shiso where they cannot be reached by these animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H-WB_eq_WIM\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"note-video-clip\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wasabi Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46561039679769,"sku":"WSB.PLANT.26","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7763\/2793\/files\/shiso-plants-mixed-set-green-bicolour.webp?v=1743506980"},{"product_id":"shiso-gin-and-tonic-set","title":"Shiso Gin \u0026 Devon Tonic Water Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Wasabi Company Shiso Gin \u0026amp; Luscombe Devon Tonic Water Gift Kit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit really is a must try. With the perfect pairing of our own Shiso Gin and Luscombe Devon Tonic Water, this wonderful kit marries the refined flavours of Japan with the crisp, artisanal refreshment of Devon tonic water for an exceptional taste adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with our own Dorset-grown purple shiso, this is a delicate yet flavoursome London dry gin. A balance of traditional Japanese flavours of shiso, yuzu and sudachi with English botanicals of juniper, coriander and bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subtle shiso flavours of basil, mint and caraway are enhanced by the sublime citrus and herbaceous notes for a gin that is smooth, refreshing and perfectly balanced - the delicate flavours of the 6 botanicals, perfectly preserved by an expertly crafted distillation method, leaving an incredibly satisfying texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuscombe Devon tonic water is also made with Japanese yuzu, which pairs with Dartmoor spring water and the distinctive taste of Indian quinine to create a classic tonic with a twist. By using a little ingredient ingenuity, they have been able to reduce the sugar in the Devon tonic water without losing any of the delicious complexity. It's all down to the unique qualities of the natural sweet blackberry leaf extract, which gives the mixer a heightened sensation of sweetness. As a result, the tonic now contains less sugar than other premium mixers, whilst maintaining their promise of never using any nasties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gift kit is tailor-made for those who seek extraordinary and premium drinking experiences. Cheers to a journey of exceptional taste and refined enjoyment!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eContains\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Shiso Gin 50cl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Luscombe Devon Tonic Water 200ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Wasabi Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47303324369177,"sku":"WSB.BUNDLE.70","price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7763\/2793\/files\/shiso-gin-and-tonic-set_53780cf0-9908-4f48-994f-1210ab58ba57.jpg?v=1743506825"},{"product_id":"shiso-leaves-10-pack","title":"Shiso Leaves - 10 Leaves","description":"\u003cp\u003eFresh shiso leaves are a popular herb in Japanese cooking, prized for their unique taste and smell. 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The leaves have a clean, refreshing taste with a lower salt content than many other seasonings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe farmer grows and harvests the leaves with great care. During cultivation, the plants are sprayed with a natural rice vinegar solution that helps keep pests away and improves the quality of the leaves. Only medium-sized leaves are hand-selected, then seasoned with plum vinegar and sun-dried sea salt—no artificial additives, colours, or preservatives are used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed shiso is an essential herb in Japanese cooking. The flavour is fruity and tangy, with notes of hibiscus and sour cherry, and it’s often used to add flavour and colour to dishes. 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