Thai Basil
Estimated Inventory, bunch : 30.00
This item was last sold on : 05/28/25
Description/Taste
Thai basil is a perennial herb, that grows as a small, multi-branched shrub, reaching up to a foot in height. It has narrow, arrow-shaped leaves that are about half the size of common sweet basil leaves. Thai basil has purple-tinged stems, which offer a nice contrast to the bright green leaves. The leaves are aromatic and have a strong, spicy flavor with hints of licorice. Some varieties have larger leaves, and some have a purple hue. When the plant matures, spikes of lavender and deep purple flowers grow at the tops of the burgundy stems. The flowers share the same intense spice and hint of licorice flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Thai basil is available year-round.
Current Facts
Thai basil is a cultivated Asian variety of sweet basil known for its spicier flavor and its ability to withstand high cooking temperatures. Botanically, Thai basil is classified as Ocimum basilicum var. tenuiflorum though it is sometimes known under the botanical name Ocimum thyrsiflorum. In Thailand, Thai basil is known as bai horapha. It is sometimes confused with holy basil, which has slightly fuzzy leaves with more of a clove flavor.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Park Hyatt Aviara (Ember & Rye) | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Plant Based Meals | San Diego CA | 858-255-0590 |
| Choi's | San Diego CA | 858-900-1224 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| The Plot Restaurant (Costa Mesa) | Costa Mesa CA | 714-852-3181 |
| Grass Skirt (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Coral Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-449-6679 |
| Raki Raki & Co. | San Diego CA | 858-573-2400 |
| Paradisaea Restaurant | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Small Barn | Temecula CA | 951-225-2822 |
