Culinary

Aromatic dried rosemary with a rich, earthy flavour, perfect for adding depth to everyday cooking. Ideal for herb dressings, flavoured butters, stuffings, salads, soups, casseroles, vegetables, and roasted or barbecued meats.

A simple, natural kitchen essential for everyday cooking, grown with care from soil to harvest at KoruKai Herb Farm.

It has been processed to a coarse powder for instant use in cooking. 

20g in a biodegradable paper bag.

Also available in 50g bags with whole leaves. Please see here.

Aromatic dried oregano with a rich, earthy flavour, perfect for enhancing Italian and Mexican-inspired dishes. Ideal for tomato-based meals, pizza, roasted vegetables, casseroles, and hearty soups.

Available in 15g (processed to a coarse powder) and 100g (unprocessed dried leaves). Packed in a biodegradable paper bag. For best freshness and long-term storage, transfer to an airtight container after opening.

Fragrant dried French tarragon with a delicate anise-like flavour, perfect for enhancing pork and chicken dishes, baked fish, stuffings, sausages, and rich cheese-based recipes.

A refined and versatile herb that adds a touch of French-inspired elegance to everyday cooking.

Botanical name: Artemisia dracunculus

10g in a biodegradable paper bag.

Fragrant dried sage with a warm, earthy flavour, perfect for enhancing pork and chicken dishes, baked fish, stuffings, sausages, and rich cheese-based recipes.

A simple, flavourful kitchen essential grown with care at KoruKai Herb Farm, bringing depth and tradition to everyday cooking.

10g in a biodegradable paper bag processed for culinary uses.

Available again from July 2026 once the plants have naturally died back and returned their energy and goodness to the roots.

Fresh horseradish root, organically grown at KoruKai Herb Farm, Banks Peninsula, New Zealand. Harvested to order, freshly dug, washed, and packed for maximum freshness and flavour.

Each 100g vacuum-sealed pack contains a mix of root sizes (see image), enough to make approximately 1 cup of grated horseradish.
A bold, traditional kitchen staple with serious flavour and powerful character.

If ordering multiple quantities, we combine them into one larger bag (for example, 2 x 100g = 1 x 200g bag).

Also available:

• Grated horseradish root in apple cider vinegar
• 1kg fresh horseradish root (unprocessed, mixed sizes
• Seedlings for planting in the garden are also available over winter.

After years of fermenting at KoruKai Herb Farm, we’ve used (and tested) plenty of pounders—so we know exactly what works best.

This fermentation pounder is designed to our own specifications for efficiently pounding vegetables and tightly packing them into jars or crocks, helping release juices for successful lacto-fermentation.

Made from untreated beech wood, it is strong, natural, and comfortable to use, with a well-balanced shape for everyday kitchen fermenting.

Measurements: Length 30cm | Top diameter 4cm | Bottom diameter 6.1cm | Tapered grip approx. 3.5cm

Please note: As each pounder is handmade, slight variations in size may occur, making every piece unique.

Everything you need to start fermenting at home with confidence. This complete Fermentation Pack includes essential tools for safe, consistent lacto-fermentation—perfect for beginners and experienced fermenters alike.

Includes a fermentation pounder, fermenting weight, airlock system, 1L preserving jar with stainless steel compound lid, and a comprehensive eGuide.

Additional Fermentation Jars with airlock and weight can be purchased here.

Silicone fermentation airlock with stainless steel band, designed for safe, reliable lacto-fermentation. Allows gases to escape during fermentation while preventing air from entering, helping protect your ferments from spoilage.

Ideal for pickles, vegetables, and fermented drinks.

As pressure builds, gas safely vents through the airlock without allowing oxygen back in.

Diameter airlock: 8.3 cm

Also available without ring (see separate listing).

Heavy-duty glass fermentation weight designed to keep vegetables fully submerged during lacto-fermentation. Fits most standard wide-mouth preserving jars including Mason, Kilner, Ball, and Agee jars. Easy to clean, reusable, and dishwasher safe.

Size: 70mm diameter x 25mm depth
Weight: 170g ±10g

Always measure the top diameter of your jar before placing an order. Make sure that the diameter does not get narrower further down.

Instant-read stainless steel dairy thermometer for kefir, yoghurt, and cheese making. No batteries required, simply place it in milk for accurate, real-time temperature readings.

Designed by KoruKai Herb Farm, drawing on over a decade of hands-on experience in cheesemaking and dairy fermentation, it reflects practical, real-world needs in a working kitchen.

13.5 cm long with clip for easy pot or jar attachment.

Stainless steel fine-mesh strainer designed for separating milk and water kefir grains from finished kefir. Durable, easy to clean, and ideal for everyday fermentation use.

10 cm diameter compact round sieve with fine wire mesh—also suitable for general kitchen straining, sifting flour, or draining small foods.

A must-have for cheesemaking and dairy fermentation.

This high-quality cheesecloth is made from certified organic cotton and is ideal for straining curds, making kefir cheese, yoghurt cheese, labneh, soft cheeses, and other cultured dairy products.

Reusable, washable, and free from synthetic fibres, it provides excellent drainage while remaining gentle on delicate curds.

Size: 1.5m × 1m