Also known as Tulsi, this species of basil hails from India and is found in Malaysian, Thai and Indonesian cuisines. Its flavor is more peppery and hot than sweet basil.
Recipe: Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Holy Basil
Oaktown Spice Shop has been in the Adams Point neighborhood for nine years. They focus on sourcing the absolute best-tasting version of each individual spice, then grind the spices themselves, in their shop. This means the ground spices customers find at Oaktown are bursting with flavor and are far fresher than those found elsewhere.
You can visit their own site here or find more of their spices on Keep Oakland Alive.