These moderately spicy, fruity-tasting chili flakes from Daphnis and Chloe, an Athens-based culinary herb company, are made from a variety of red horn pepper that is only found in one region in Greece. The peppers are smoked for three weeks with aromatic birch wood and are ideal for adding subtle smokiness and spice to all manner of dishes. Keep them tableside for last-minute garnishing.

These limited-production dried thyme flowers come from thymus capitatus, a wild variety of thyme unique to the Greek coasts, and have a bolder presence than other brands. We love their bright, piquant profile and flavor falling between conventional thyme and oregano. Daphnis and Chloe partners with local foragers to find the delicate buds, which are hand-cut and dried intact so that they retain their essential oils up until you use them — just grind them up between your fingers to release their aroma.

The aromatic oils in fresh bay leaves can be transformative in your cooking. Unfortunately, much of what’s found on supermarket shelves is anything but fresh, often musty and weakly scented. Harvested by hand on an organic farm near the Ionian Sea, dried naturally and sorted one by one, Daphnis and Chloe’s Bay Leaves are of the highest quality. A staple used to infuse cooking liquids, bay leaves add deep flavor and slight bitterness, that balances richness in soups, stews and braises. Crisp, peppery and reminiscent of eucalyptus, this aromatic Greek variety grows on bay trees native to the sunny southern Mediterranean. Each Daphnis and Chloe leaf is so potent that simply rubbing one between your fingers will leave a strong scent, unlike many supermarket versions.

Grown and handpicked by organic farmers in a small mountain village in Peloponnese, Greece, Daphnis and Chloe’s Greek Oregano Bouquet is unlike anything you’d find in the supermarket. Skilled workers delicately create each dried bundle by hand, taking care to keep every floret intact to preserve the flavor, scent and crisp texture. Peppery, floral and a bit earthy, these fragrant oregano bouquets are rich in essential oils and add intensity to any dish they’re used in, from salads and pastas to spice rubs and pizzas. An added bonus? These bundles make for a beautiful decoration when not in use, making them ideal as a gift for anyone in your life who likes to cook.

Made from the same robust variety found across the Aegean Islands, Daphnis and Chloe’s Greek Sage is grown and handpicked at an organic farm in Crete. More intense and fragrant than common European sage, this variety of sage is sweet and citrusy with a slight bitterness and herbal warmth. Besides its incredible scent, we love the slightly fuzzy texture of these semi-dried leaves—similar to the herb’s fresh texture—which added a great crunch when sizzled or fried in brown butter. Use whole, chopped up or ground to add earthy, fresh flavor to poultry, butters, spice rubs, pastas, sauces, stews and more.

Harvested by hand on organic farms in Crete and Central Greece, Daphnis and Chloe’s Sweet Marjoram is carefully dried to preserve flavor and aroma. A cousin to oregano and known as the star herb in the French blend herbes de Provence, marjoram is sweet and fragrant. This tender Greek varietal is especially warm and herbal, with a slightly minty aroma that lends itself well to spice mixes, roasted meats, vegetables, salads, soups and more. Ionians rely on it in lentil soup, a dish considered a local staple on the island.

Grown by a third-generation farmer and sourced during the best part of the harvest on Greece’s island of Evia, Daphnis and Chloe’s Fennel Seeds are exceptionally sweet and full of anise flavor. Unlike other varietals that you may find in the grocery store, these whole fennel seeds are warm, zesty, aromatic and have zero bitterness. They are so potent, it is recommended that you only add half the amount called for in a recipe. Use them ground or bloomed in oil to elevate sausage, fish, stews and innumerable other dishes with their balancing, licorice-sweet flavor.