Dried Hojiso Bi-Color Shiso variety (Perilla frutescens) is used in Japanese and Korean cooking and teas. Grown at our certified organic farm in El Sobrante, California.  This herb has been traditionally used to season and garnish Japanese and Korean dishes and used as a coloring for pickled food. Is a delicious addition to rice, noodle, and vegetable dishes. Can be blended into a green sauce, like pesto.  It brews up into a delicious and healthful tea.  Also known as Beef Steak Plant.
 
Hojiso shiso has leaves that are bright green on the top and deep burgundy purple on the bottom.  The dried herb has subtle hints of mint, basil, cinnamon, and citrus.