Sage

There’s something magical about sage. It’s the quiet, earthy hero of the herb world—subtle, but it packs a punch when paired with the right ingredients.

Sage has a savory, almost peppery flavor with a hint of pine that adds a warm, grounding note to everything it meets. It’s a bit like nature’s comfort blanket for your taste buds. What I love about sage is how it brings balance to stronger flavors, like the sweetness of fruits or the heat from peppers. It tempers them, making the whole dish more harmonious.

And here comes the science—sage contains compounds that are known to support brain health, memory, and even improve digestion. So, when you’re savoring that earthy-sweet, slightly peppery flavor in my botanical hot sauces, you’re also getting a little boost of wellness. A tasty herb that helps your brain and digestion? Sign me up!

Adding sage isn’t just about flavor—it’s about creating depth and balance in ways you never thought possible.

"How do I choose flavors? I really don’t know. I started off with apricot because I like apricots. Then it becomes a game to see what other fruits would work. My wife likes strawberries, so I did some strawberry. It just comes to me."

HARVEY TANNENBAUM, ON PREFERENCES