matsutake

Outside of Japan, matsutake mushrooms (Tricholoma matsutake) are not as well known as other aromatic funghi.
Truffles (genus Tuber), prized for their heady funk, and the more delicate Porcini (Boletus edulis) delight us with their earthy aromas that express their habitat of deciduous woods.
The distinct aroma of matsutakes distills the essence of the pine forests in which they grow. Their name alone (matsu=pine, take=mushroom) tells their story.

matsutake ✢ pine-tahoon oil ✢ kefir
kabosu zest ✢ turmeric gari