I love the flavor of tarragon, especially when paired with lemon. I wanted to grow some, but all I could find was Russian tarragon. The stuff most grocery stores carry is French tarragon. Does anyone know if the flavor is very different?
My understanding is that Russian is less flavorful then true French tarragon. Russian grows bigger and more robust however. French is also grown from cuttings rather then seed typically.
Oh, wow, I had no idea. I guess that explains why I couldn't find any seeds at the store. So I might need more if I am using the Russian tarragon as a substitute for French tarragon in a recipe?
I don't think I've ever used or even tasted tarragon. What type of dishes is this herb generally used for? Does it have health benefits, as well as culinary flavor?
I have never used tarragon. I don't even know how it looks either, but I have once tried a tea with a mint-tarragon flavor. I must say that the mint overpowered the tarragon though.