Cilantro is a popular herb used to add flavor to many dishes. Its fresh, bright and citrusy flavor is widely appreciated in Mexican, Mediterranean, and Asian cuisine.

All about Cilantro, Dried Herb

What it’s like, and how to make it

HeatNo heat
CuisineMexican & latin, thai & southeast & asian, indian & south & asian
Best forFinishing, quick weeknight
Goes inTacos burritos, curry dal, dips sauces, rice grains, salads dressings, noodles, sandwiches wraps
WithChicken, pork, fish seafood, vegetarian
What’s in itcilantro

How to use it

Stir into taco seasoning, chili, and slow-simmered black beans where fresh cilantro would wilt. A tablespoon per cup of rice adds earthy depth. Mix into salsa verde, guacamole base, or compound butter. Dried cilantro is gentler than fresh — use generously and add early so it has time to bloom.

  • Cilantro spice, shown over a chalk-and-watercolour illustration
  • Illustration: Cilantro with the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630
  • Illustration: Cilantro Lime Rice, made with Cilantro
  • Illustration of Cilantro in The Tea & Spice Shoppe bag and jar, with the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630
  • Cilantro - The Tea & Spice Shoppe

What it goes with

Cilantro shares linalool with tea underneath all that earthy character. Brew our Darjeeling alongside a cilantro-spiced meal — the floral muscatel complements the herbal depth. For Thai-inspired dishes, our Jasmine Green echoes the aromatics beautifully.

Also in these blends

On its own, this is the straight thing. It also goes into these blends, each made for a different evening. Read about Cilantro →

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A lovely, delicate tea. The peach is strong without being overwhelming or cloying, and the calendula is a nice addition. Very tasty!

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Maple Peach

The maple peach is delicious. What a beautiful combination. I will most definitely order it again, and a higher quantity of it.

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I use dillweed often. This dill is fresh and has a nice aroma. I use it in marinades, salad dressings, and on fish. Good stuff.

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This has helped my household a lot with circulation and alertness when we had it everyday. Will be ordering again soon. Thanks

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Love this tea. Hands down my fav rooibos. This store is our one-stop-shop for tea and spice. Great service, top notch product. 10/10!!

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Great flavorful tea

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— Joel R. Verified

Another full bodied ‘real tea’ . ie It is not a flavoured tea. However, we do very much enjoy the Cafe Latte tea which is a…

Another full bodied ‘real tea’ . ie It is not a flavoured tea. However, we do very much enjoy the Cafe Latte tea which is a flavoured tea!!!

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It worked beautifully; perhaps if I add a little more honey, it would make it better… It is a wellness tea, after all!

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Bancha with a splash of lemon

A wonderful Green Tea. Smooth in taste. Also suitable as a summer tea with a splash of lemon. A second infusion makes an…

A wonderful Green Tea. Smooth in taste. Also suitable as a summer tea with a splash of lemon. A second infusion makes an enjoyable second cup!

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