Dunedin’s Organic Store & Eatery

Taste Nature is a locally owned business run by Mark and Rayna Dickson. They are passionate about all things organic. They run an organic food store, eatery and kitchen which is a community hub for all things organic in Dunedin. The store, eatery and kitchen are based at 131 High Street. They also have a garden in Waitati which supplies the store, alongside produce and wholefoods from over seventy New Zealand suppliers. We have a strong ethos on minimising packaging, and this year won the “Keep Dunedin Beautiful – Waste Minimisation Award”. 

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Situated on the Waitati River in the heart of the village, The Garden has recently been brought under the Taste Nature banner. It is run as a collaboration between Mark and Rayna Dickson of Taste Nature and Jason Ross of Habitate Nursery. We grow a range of seasonal salad mixes, greens, and culinary herbs for the store and local community.

The Garden

Situated on the Waitati River in the heart of the village, The Garden has recently been brought under the Taste Nature banner. It is run as a collaboration between Mark and Rayna Dickson of Taste Nature and Jason Ross of Habitate Nursery. We grow a range of seasonal salad mixes, greens, and culinary herbs for the store and local community.
The Grocery Store has a long history as suppliers of certified organic food in Dunedin. We're a BioGro certified retailer and stock a wide range of organic produce from local growers alongside organic fill-your-own bulk natural wholefoods, cleaners, skincare and haircare products, many gluten-free goods, and gardening supplies.

The Store

The Grocery Store has a long history as suppliers of certified organic food in Dunedin. We’re a BioGro certified retailer and stock a wide range of organic produce from local growers alongside organic fill-your-own bulk natural wholefoods, cleaners, skincare and haircare products, many gluten-free goods, and gardening supplies.
In The Kitchen we are passionate about creating vibrant and wholesome food. Here, we make a menu for our self-serve eatery, and produce a range of our own products to sell in our grocery store. We make seriously delicious breads and pizza bases, and produce a variety of artisan products such as hummus, kimchi, and preserves.

The Kitchen

In The Kitchen we are passionate about creating vibrant and wholesome food. Here, we make a menu for our self-serve eatery, and produce a range of our own products to sell in our grocery store. We make seriously delicious breads and pizza bases, and produce a variety of artisan products such as hummus, kimchi, and preserves.
At The Eatery, we’ve created a space for our regular customers, local workers, and out-of-town visitors to relax and enjoy food made in our kitchen. We offer a simple menu based on seasonal primary produce and wholefoods, and a range of cakes and slices, organic teas, and fair-trade plunger coffee at our self-service eatery bar.

The Eatery

At The Eatery, we’ve created a space for our regular customers, local workers, and out-of-town visitors to relax and enjoy food made in our kitchen. We offer a simple menu based on seasonal primary produce and wholefoods, and a range of cakes and slices, organic teas, and fair-trade plunger coffee at our self-service eatery bar.

News + Events

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    Christmas – New Year Holiday Hours. Usual store hours – till 4pm Christmas Eve. Closed – Christmas Day, Boxing Day & 27th December. Usual store hours – Wednesday 28th to Saturday 31st December. Closed – New Years Day, Monday 2nd & Tuesday 3rd January. Store is open as usual from 4th January. Kitchen is closed […]

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    Otago Organics is running a series of inspiring workshops and field-days over the next season.  The Small-Scale Chicken Design workshop was a huge success in October.  All details on future events in the flyers attached – just click onto them or contact Rayna at Taste Nature on 03 4740219 with any questions or pre-registration information….

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    Our fabulous kitchen team are producing some wonderful fare and preserves for the festive season.  Gluten-free mini Christmas cakes and mince pies – made with organic ingredients available this week.  Weekday lunch menu made with the bountiful seasonal produce daily. Kitchen menu 9-2pm Monday to Fridays and self-serve beverages and cakes during store hours.

New Products

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    Limited release of a new honey from Mountain Valley Honey in Richmond – Rata with Kamahi foraged from West Coast of South Island.  Raw and nutritious – available in 2 sizes 250g (glass) and 500g (plastic).

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    We have 2 new Pukka tea varieties to add to the glorious selection of these health promoting tonics – Blackcurrent Beauty and Elderberry & Echinacea.  Made from organic and wild harvested ingredients – and certified organic!

  • Design Juicery – cold pressed juice made with certified organic produce

    We have some exciting news! We have a trial collaboration with Dunedin – based The Design Juicery and are now stocking a sample of beautiful cold pressed juices made with Taste Nature’s fresh organic produce! Organic option only available at Taste Nature – delivered fresh on Tuesdays and Friday mornings. Check out their facebook page […]

  • Kombucha #2

    Just in – Daily Organics Kombucha – living probiotic tonic. Two flavours – Original Premium Tea Blend and for winter, Chai Spices & Ginger.  Brewed in Matakana using wild fermentation methods.  Preservative free, unpasteurised and 100% organic – certified with BioGro.    Bottled in UV sensitive amber glass bottles – either 250ml or 1L.  

  • Bennetto drinking chocolate

    A favorite with our staff – made with Peruvian chocolate and crafted in Christchurch New Zealand. Just blend with steaming milk – froth and serve HOT or cool for iced chocolate milk for these very warm days. Original or Orange, Cardomom & Chilli. Fair trade certified, gluten – free and vegan.

Featured Products

Opening Hours:

Shop & Eatery Hours:
9-6pm – Mon to Fri
9-5pm – Sat
10-4pm – Sun

Kitchen Hours:
9-2pm – Mon to Fri

(The Eatery is self-service for soup, sweets and drinks when the kitchen is closed)

Ph: 03 474 0219
131 High Street, Dunedin
shop@tastenature.co.nz

 

 

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Mandatory country of origin labelling.....our right to know where our food comes from. Thanks to Stefan Browning and Soil & Health for the hard work behind the scenes... ... See MoreSee Less

Go Mischa! Soil & Health's policy advisor Mischa Davis presents our submission on Country of Origin Labelling to the Primary Production Select Committee in Parliament today. The Consumers’ Right to ...

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This Saturday (24th) we have a flaxseed oil tasting in the shop from 10am to 1pm. This is a new product in our store from Totally Kiwi organic flax seed oil producers in Canterbury. It comes in range of flavours and is great as a drizzle on salads, roast veggies or for dipping. It's full of nutrients and omega-3 fatty acids, so come learn more about it and try different flavours! ... See MoreSee Less

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