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Epazote: Pungent, Traditional, Unmistakably Mexican
The bold herb that defines the flavor of a pot of beans.
TRADITIONAL FLAVOR, BOLD AROMA
Epazote, the Herb Rooted in Mexican Kitchens
Epazote is a pungent, distinctive herb long used in Mexican cooking, especially for seasoning beans, where it’s valued for both its flavor and its traditional digestive benefits. With a strong, herbaceous aroma unlike any other herb, epazote is essential for authentic quesadillas, soups, and mole verde. At Latin Specialties, we source epazote for consistent quality and authentic flavor, case after case.
Pungent, traditional, and unmistakable—epazote is the soul of a good pot of beans.
Fresh Epazote,The Herb of the Mexican Pot
Pungent and earthy: it makes beans and quesadillas taste like home.
Pot beans recipe
Frijoles de la Olla with Epazote
Black beans slowly simmered with onion, garlic and a sprig of epazote: the pot that feeds the table all week.
Ingredients
- 1 lb dried Latin Specialties Black Beans, rinsed
- ½ Latin Specialties Onion and 3 cloves Latin Specialties Garlic
- 2 sprigs fresh Latin Specialties Epazote
- 8 cups water
- Salt, to taste
- Chopped onion, cilantro and warm tortillas, to serve
Method
- Soak the beans in water for 3 hours (or overnight), then drain.
- Cover with 8 cups of fresh water, add the onion and garlic and simmer gently, covered, for about 1 hour.
- Add the epazote and salt when the beans are almost tender, and simmer 20 to 30 minutes more until creamy.
- Serve in bowls with their broth, chopped onion, cilantro and warm tortillas.
TipAdd the epazote near the end: its aroma is strongest when it does not cook for hours.
From Field to Your Table
Sourcing
Trusted growers deliver consistent, authentic epazote
Quality & Safety
Strict specs, traceability, and cold-chain stewardship ensure quality.
Ripeness Handling
Harvested at peak leaf maturity for the boldest aroma.
Packaging & Formats
Bunched, clamshell, or custom program packs.
On-Time Delivery
Reliable logistics to keep your supply flowing.
