Strawberry Gum
Strawberry Gum
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Description
Description
Botanical name: Eucalyptus Olida
Strawberry Gum is one of Australia’s most distinctive native leaves, celebrated for its unexpectedly sweet, berry-like aroma. Growing wild in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, this unique eucalyptus breaks every expectation associated with gum leaves. Instead of sharp menthol, it offers an intense strawberry fragrance with hints of passionfruit and gentle peppermint.
Spice Zen’s Certified Organic Strawberry Gum is made from carefully harvested leaves that are coarsely ground to preserve their vibrant aroma. The scent alone evokes childhood memories of strawberry sweets and bubble gum, yet the leaf itself is completely sugar-free and naturally plant-based. When used in cooking or brewing, Strawberry Gum delivers concentrated flavour in very small amounts, making it a powerful aromatic ingredient rather than a bulk herb.
Highly valued in contemporary Australian cuisine, Strawberry Gum is especially suited to desserts, fruit-based dishes and creative pairings. Its perfume lifts creams, custards, baked goods and frozen desserts, while also adding intrigue to savoury applications where gentle sweetness is desired.
Hand-packed in small batches at our 100% gluten-free Sydney facility, this native botanical is sealed in biodegradable, resealable stand-up green pouches with inner foil to protect freshness and aroma.
Flavour & Aroma Profile
Intensely aromatic with sweet strawberry notes, passionfruit brightness and a soft peppermint finish.
How to Brew
- Use ½ teaspoon per 200 ml of freshly boiled water.
- Steep for 3–5 minutes, then strain.
Start light and adjust to taste, as Strawberry Gum is highly aromatic.
For iced tea, brew double strength and pour over ice.
Tea Type & Caffeine Level
Single-ingredient Australian native botanical infusion.
Naturally caffeine-free.
Perfect For
- Desserts, Baking · and Fruit dishes
- Creams and custards
- Native-inspired cooking
- Caffeine-free herbal infusions
- Creative chefs
Wellness Tradition
Strawberry Gum has traditionally been used by First Nations communities as a bush flavouring and aromatic leaf. Valued for its sweet scent and distinctive character, it was incorporated into food and infusions as part of everyday bush food practices.
Presentation & Storage
Certified organic and gluten-free.
Packed in biodegradable, resealable stand-up green pouches with inner foil for freshness and aroma protection.
Store in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture.
Ingredients & Nutritional Information
Ingredients & Nutritional Information
Recipe Inspirations & Pairings
Recipe Inspirations & Pairings
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WHY CERTIFIED ORGANIC?
Certified organic ingredients are grown naturally, without synthetic chemicals or pesticides and handled with care from source to shelf. Independent certification gives you confidence that we meet strict organic standards and maintains its integrity throughout the journey.
THE SPICE ZEN Difference
Gluten free across our entire range.
Produced and packed in a dedicated gluten free facility.
Independently tested and endorsed by Coeliac Australia.
Premium certified organic ingredients; wildcrafted Australian natives.
No fillers, preservatives, flavourings or extracts.
Small-batch production for Freshness & Integrity.
Small family-owned business
Crafted carefully to meet dietary requirements.
Guided by respect for people, traditions and the environment.
