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The whole jar smells wonderfully aromatic—the mustard and coriander really come through. I used it for a batch of bread-and-butter pickles and the flavor was perfectly balanced, not too sharp.

The bay leaves and cassia give this blend a much deeper, more aromatic brine than the standard grocery store mix. My first batch of pickled eggs came out with a perfect, complex tang without being overpowering.

I've been making pickles for years and this blend's balance of mustard and cassia gives my jars a distinct savory-sweet depth without being overpowering. The whole cloves and bay leaves are clearly visible, which makes the brine look as good as it tastes.