Kaffir lime tree- where to buy?

Can anyone recommend an online shop, or preferably, a nursery that sells kaffir lime plants? I've seen that Dobies, Gardeners dream and even B&Q sell them online- but unsure of the quality. I'm on the Suffolk/Essex border, but often in East London and would travel to Norfolk if anyone knows of a nursery with them?

 

Thompson and Morgan sell them. I'd go with a reliable supplier that I'd used before for other things.

 

I'd love one.
I visited Thailand years ago and bought a carrier bag full of leaves from the market - it cost 50p.
I brought quite a few home, washed them and froze them.

I also wanted to grow one.
The research I done seemed to indicate of all the citrus, kaffir lime is one of the most difficult to look after.
I did find some suppliers of good quality plants on the web, but the cost was like £50+ for a fairly small specimen.
I decided it probably wasn't worth the risk.
They do sell them fresh in Waitrose at 80p for 3-4 leaves...

 

Is there much difference between Kaffir lime leaves and just lime leaves, or possibly other citrus leaves.?

 

Good point @pete

I don't know, so I asked Google-

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Yes, there's a significant difference between Kaffir lime leaves (also known as makrut lime leaves) and regular lime leaves, primarily in their flavor profile and aroma, with Kaffir lime leaves having a more intense, citrusy, and slightly earthy flavor.
Here's a more detailed comparison:

Kaffir Lime Leaves (Makrut Lime Leaves):

• Flavor: Possess a vibrant, citrusy, and zesty flavor with a slight earthy undertone, often described as a blend of lime, lemon, and a hint of floral notes.
• Aroma: Known for their strong, aromatic, and refreshing citrus scent.
• Appearance: Have a unique, double-lobed shape, and are dark green in color.
• Culinary Uses: Widely used in Southeast Asian cuisines, particularly in dishes like curries, soups, stir-fries, and rice dishes.
• Other Names: Also known as makrut lime leaves.

Regular Lime Leaves:

• Flavor: Regular lime leaves are less aromatic and have a more bitter taste than Kaffir lime leaves.
• Aroma: Less intense citrus scent than Kaffir lime leaves.
• Appearance: Have a different shape compared to Kaffir lime leaves.
• Culinary Uses: Less common in cooking compared to Kaffir lime leaves.

 

Not being a foody I doubt I would notice.