Sweet basil has an intricate sweet, spicy aroma with hints of clove and anise. It has a warm, peppery flavor with hidden mint and anise tones. Purple (opal) basil, bush basil, lettuce basil, and ‘Ruffles’ basils have similar flavors.
Basil
Sweet basil has an intricate sweet, spicy aroma with hints of clove and anise. It has a warm, peppery flavor with hidden mint and anise tones. Purple (opal) basil, bush basil, lettuce basil, and ‘Ruffles’ basils have similar flavors.