SUPHERB® Tarragon

  • Product Type: Whole/TBC/Powder
  • English/Common Name: Tarragon
  • Botanical Name: Artemisia dracunculus L.
  • Indian Names: Tarragon
  • Origin: India

Aroma

Aromatic, sweet, and anise-like with a hint of pepper.

Texture

A fine, light botanical powder.

Color

A pale, grayish-green powder.

OUR CERTIFICATIONS

Overview

A species of perennial herb in the sunflower family, Tarragon is known for its slender, aromatic leaves. French Tarragon, the most prized culinary variety, has a complex, bittersweet flavor with strong notes of anise. It is a key ingredient in classic Béarnaise sauce and is often used to flavor chicken, fish, and egg dishes.

  • French: Estragon
  • German: Estragon
  • Chinese: Lóng(Lóng hāo)
  • Arabic: طرﺧون (Tarkhun)
  • Spanish: Estragón
  • Russian: Эстрагон (Estragon), Тархун (Tarkhun)
  • Japanese: タラゴン (Taragon)

Tarragon is a sophisticated culinary herb, famous in French cuisine. In traditional herbalism, it is used as a digestive aid to stimulate appetite and relieve mild indigestion. It is also known to have mild sedative properties and has been used to help with insomnia and anxiety.

  • As a Culinary Herb: Add dried tarragon to creamy sauces, vinegarettes, and egg dishes. It pairs beautifully with chicken and fish.
  • In Infused Vinegars: Steep the dried leaves in white wine vinegar to create a flavorful tarragon vinegar, perfect for salad dressings.

The SUPHERB® Promise

Sourcing

We source high-quality, aromatic tarragon leaves from cultivators who specialize in this delicate herb.

Purity & Processing

The leaves are carefully dried to preserve their unique anise-like flavor and then crumbled or ground into a fine powder.

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