Another very important aspect of any tool is the usability. You do not want a tool that performs such a simple function, but requires research to use – it takes the fun out of it! The generous eight holes range in size and can be used on any type of herbs or leafy greens. But although plastic makes the tool lightweight and comfortable to hold, it's not quite as effective as a stainless steel tool. Stainless steel makes for a sharper stripping surface, while pulling stems through plastic holes may not remove all the leaves. Regardless, this herb stripper is a fun and useful addition to the kitchen. This product also includes a limited lifetime warranty, should it need to be replaced. For the third and final round of testing, I boldly put non-woody herbs into the herb stripper. Reader, it did not work. Which is too bad. I was excited for my Cabbage Tabbouleh.

At one end of the tool, you'll find a sharpened blade that lets you chop your herbs after you've de-stemmed them. (However, you'll need to be careful when positioning your hands with this tool so you don't cut yourself on the blade.) At the other end, on the "stem" of the tool, there's a hole with a lanyard looped through, so you can hang it on a hook for easy access. This herb stripper also comes with a leather case for easy (and safe) storage. To say that we love food is an understatement, however, sometimes there are certain chores when prepping ingredients that can make us feel so disheartened. Preparing herbs, aka removing all the individual leaves from the stem, are amongst the most annoying tasks. Along with cost, we focused on comfort, sturdiness, ease of cleaning, whether it has a variety of holes to choose from, and whether it could also be useful in other ways when working with herbs. Having a cutting blade or measuring cup and the ability to incorporate it with another utensil or to remove the stems from large leafy greens were considered bonuses. The Cuisinart Kale and Herb Stripper is a light green, plastic tool adorably shaped like a leaf. The playful design reminds the user what to use it for and makes a great gift for cooks and gardeners alike. The indents between the leaf points are natural places to hold the herb stripper and give a solid grip no matter which type of herb or green you're de-stemming. Yes! Soft herbs with edible stems include parsley, cilantro, and dill. With mint and basil, you can eat the thin and soft stems closest to the leaves, but not the stalks. Stems can be chopped up along with the leaves and enjoyed in salads or pasta, for example. The edible stems can also be blended along with the leaves for pesto or other herb-based condiments and sauces.

What is an Herb Stripper?

There are plenty of herb stripping tools on the market that are shaped like leaves, but this is one of the first we've seen that actually looks like one. This stainless steel Happyline herb stripper comes in a realistic-looking leaf shape with beautiful green coloring and simulated leaf "veins." It boasts a total of nine holes ranging from 2 to 15 millimeters, allowing you to de-stem herbs and greens of all sizes. A herb stripping tool is such a useful item to have in your home, especially if you prepare a lot of roasts and sauces. It takes the effort out of meal prep and saves you a ton of time. So, what are the best herb stripping tools? The best type of herb stripping tool to get is one that will work on different types of herbs, is easy to use, durable, and affordable.

The product itself has 9 holes ranging in size from 3mm (0.1 inch) up to 15mm (0.6 inches). This means that you have a ton of different size options and one of them is bound to work. This is a very durable material that will not break, bend, corrode or rust. The tool overall is very compact and very easy to clean. When choosing a herb stripping tool, it is important to choose one that can truly “do-it-all.” You do not want 5 tools for 5 different herbs and still have to strip some by hand. Rachel Knecht is a recipe developer, recipe tester, and food writer located in Seattle, Washington. She began her love of herbs as a recipe tester for Simply Recipes and the cookbook “Let’s Stay In” and now uses fresh herbs regularly in her own cooking for her family.

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It is made from 430 stainless steel that has been FDA and FLGB approved – basically, it means that it is safe to use on foods.