Fresh liquid herbs and spices

If you rub the peel of a ripe orange or lemon, you will notice a wonderful smell - the essential oil of the plant, the source of its unique flavor.

Around 75 to 95 percent of the taste we perceive comes from the aromas that enter our olfactory system and are complemented by the taste on our tongue. Fragrances have an emotional effect, which is why we form a strong bond with things that smell or taste particularly good. And that's where our oils come in.

Essential oils are pure extracts obtained from plants. Through gentle distillation processes or cold pressing, the pure essences are extracted from parts of the plant such as the flowers, leaves, roots or seeds and collected in liquid, absolutely pure form.

Essential oils can easily replace fresh or dried herbs and spices, as they are 50 to 70 times more concentrated.

For comparison: one drop of essential oil is equivalent to a whole ounce of dried herbs, as dried herbs lose most of their essential oils and up to 90 % of their nutrients and aromatic substances through irradiation and evaporation. Essential oils, on the other hand, preserve the valuable molecules of the plants together with their aroma and can be kept for several years if stored correctly. This makes essential oils an inexpensive and efficient way of ensuring pure flavor in the kitchen.

A question of quality

Pure plant - pure taste

doTerra focuses on essential oils of the highest quality that are ethically sound, absolutely sustainable and CPTG certified. With their own CPTG seal of approval, they always guarantee consistent quality of absolutely pure essential oils, which come from untreated plants that can grow in their natural environment.

Slow and gentle extraction methods ensure that the molecules of the plant and its aroma are preserved and reach the consumer in liquid form.

Since many companies add fillers or other substitutes to improve the fragrance and quantity of the oil, not all essential oils are suitable for consumption.

Our oils are different. Each batch is tested for quality and safety (the results can be viewed here here). The oils are rigorously tested to ensure that each bottle is pure, i.e. no fillers, no chemical distillation processes, no other synthetic residues, just the pure plant and therefore the pure taste. To make this quality possible, the plants are planted and harvested in countries where they are native. This ensures that they grow in the best possible soil chemistry and therefore develop the strongest flavor and the best effect.

Inspire the senses (application)

From cooking and baking to mixing alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, essential oils support amateur chefs, home cooks and bartenders at all levels. From basil to oregano to ginger, from wild orange to lemon, from cinnamon bark to lemongrass - doTerra offers an impressive range of oils that add flavor and sophistication to everyday recipes.  

Essential oils are ideal for seasoning food and refining drinks, as they offer an incredible number of new possibilities for combining flavors. For this reason, they are increasingly appreciated by amateur and professional chefs. Due to the high concentration of essential oils, a small amount (a few drops) is enough to enjoy the full flavor and benefits of the oils.

The resulting aroma concentrate forms a strong flavor enhancer that gives dishes a deep aroma in a 100% natural way and enables endless creativity in the kitchen.

As essential oils are sensitive to heat, they should preferably only be added towards the end of the cooking time, when the food is no longer overheated. However, if this is not possible, for example with baked dishes, simply use a little more to retain the intense flavor.

Use these delicious citrus, flower, herb and spice flavors to refine jams, jellies and marinades or vinaigrettes, soups or sauces. Makes chocolate truffles and glazes, frozen desserts or milkshakes. Refines homemade mayonnaise or aioli, syrups, honey, nut milks, nectars and oils. Add them to drinks, water and ice cubes or use them to make bitters and cordials.

With doTerra's certified and tested oils, you can let your imagination run wild in the kitchen and enjoy the benefits of natural flavors all year round.

You can find a list of oils that are classified as safe here.

We hope you enjoy discovering hidden flavors and properties.