Dried Herbs

Most dried herbs keep their potency for 1 to 3 years when stored properly. Whole leaves and flowers last longer than ground or powdered herbs. Keep them in airtight containers, away from heat, light and moisture. If a dried herb has lost most of its colour or smell, it is time to replace it.

Culinary dried herbs are selected for flavour and are commonly used in cooking. Browse our culinary dried herbs range to see what is available. Medicinal dried herbs are chosen for their traditional therapeutic properties and are often used in teas, tinctures, capsules or topical preparations. Some herbs, like rosemary and thyme, cross both categories.

Most of our dried herbs are certified organic. We source from suppliers around the world and look for organically grown herbs wherever possible. Each product page shows the certification status clearly, so look for Organic in the green bar on the product photo. We also carry a range of Australian grown organic dried herbs.

Yes, we ship dried herbs right across Australia. Regular Post is $10.95 and Express Post is $12.95. Dried herbs are lightweight and travel well. See our shipping information page for full details.

The general rule is 3 to 1, so use three times as much fresh herb as dried. If a recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme, use 1 teaspoon of dried thyme. Dried herbs are more concentrated because the water has been removed, leaving the essential oils behind. Add dried herbs earlier in cooking to give them time to rehydrate and release their flavour.

Traditional mixed herbs typically contain a blend of oregano, thyme, rosemary, marjoram and sage. The exact mix varies between brands. At Mudbrick Herb Cottage you can buy each of these herbs individually. Our oregano, thyme and rosemary are all certified organic, so you can make your own blend and adjust the ratio to your taste.