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Cocoa

Cocoa cultivation was probably around 1,500 BC. Operated in Central America. However, it was withheld as an infusion drink from the nobility and wealthy citizens. Nowadays the main cultivation...

Chamomile

Chamomile often grows on roadsides, also in Germany. Chamomile plants have a high proportion of essential oils. It also contains coumarins and flavonoids, which are only partially transferred...

Cardamom

This ginger plant is one of the oldest and most precious spices in the world. In this country, most people know the small seeds as a gingerbread spice. Cardamom translates as "heart and stomach"...

Carrot

The stronger its color, the more carotene there is in the carrot. Protein, magnesium, potassium, calcium and iron as well as vitamins B1, B2, C and E are also found in the orange beet with the...

Coconut

Coconut palms grow mainly on the coasts in tropical areas. Under the hard, brown skin there is a white pulp and inside it is filled with coconut water. The coconut takes a year to fully develop....

Coriander

The dried fruits smell sweet and spicy with a hint of orange and are therefore often used as a flavoring or spice. Coriander refines, for example, baked goods, wine, gin and our black tea blend...

Cornflower

The blue flower has had a steep career. In the past it was considered a weed and was about to be eradicated, but today it is a popular remedy for digestive problems and coughs because of its...

Spearmint

Because of its high proportion of essential oils and the lack of menthol, spearmint is often used to flavor dishes and teas. Like peppermint, spearmint is said to have a soothing effect on...

Caraway seed

This aromatic spice can even turn simple dishes into smart compositions, it gives liqueurs (e.g. aquavit) and teas a special touch. Brewed with hot water, the small caraway seeds are said to have...

Pumpkin

The pumpkin came to us from America a long time ago. Nowadays it is mainly known in Germany as an autumn vegetable. Actually, however, it does not belong to a vegetable, but is a fruit. It is...