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Mexican Oregano

Less sweet than Mediterranean Oregano, with a bright, citrusy, almost grassy flavor that holds a mild earthiness. It’s robust without being overpowering.

Less sweet than Mediterranean Oregano, with a bright, citrusy, almost grassy flavor that holds a mild earthiness. It’s robust without being overpowering.

Fun Fact

Mexican oregano is from a completely different plant family than Mediterranean oregano! This variety is related to lemon verbena, and as a result tastes more citrusy than Mediterranean varieties.

Spice Stats

Native to:
South America
Plant family:
Verbenaceae
Raw form:
Herb
Native to:South America
Plant family:Verbenaceae
Raw form:Herb

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Uses: Mexican Oregano

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Add 1/2-1 tsp

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