Buy Lavender For — Baking

($7.99 at The Spice Way ): A budget-friendly, high-quality option that is hand-picked and sun-dried.

): Prized for a naturally sweet flavor and widely trusted by professional bakeries. ($7.50 at Lavender Wind buy lavender for baking

($15.00 at Lavender By The Bay

When buying lavender for baking, the most important rule is to look for . While all lavender is technically edible, non-culinary varieties (often labeled for crafts or sachets) can have a bitter, soapy, or medicinal taste due to high camphor levels. Top Recommendations for Culinary Lavender The Spice Way Lavender Flowers Go to product

Based on expert reviews and availability, here are specific products and brands to look for: NPG Freeze Dried Lavender Flowers Go to product viewer dialog for this item. While all lavender is technically edible

($14.99 at Walmart): These are freeze-dried to preserve a vibrant purple color and a fresh, floral aroma that holds up well in cookies and teas. The Spice Way Lavender Flowers Go to product viewer dialog for this item.