The Spice People

Ground Cinnamon is the preferred form of the spice to use in cooking . Cinnamon powder is obtained from the inner bark of a tropical tree that has...

Cinnamon Sticks, or quills, are obtained from the inner bark of a variety of trees from the Cinnamomum genus. The dried cinnamon quills are charac...

Cumin seeds are an ancient and versatile spice that are a staple in countless kitchens across the world. Cumin has a khaki colour and peppery and ...

Oregano, one of the most popular herbs worldwide, is a member of the mint family and often called wild marjoram. It is a small herb with dark-gre...

Sesame Seeds White are tiny, flat oval seeds from the sesame plant whose pods pop open when it reaches maturity scattering the seeds, hence the t...

Chillies are grown throughout the world and are used to add flavour and heat to many dishes. Dried chillies taste rather different to the fresh va...

A perfect blend for those who like it spicy. This versatile blend of chilli powder, sweet paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic, onion, brown sugar, an...

Bay leaves are oval-shaped leaves from the Bay Laurel tree. They have a warm and pungent aroma with an aromatic and slightly bitter flavour. They...

Porcini mushrooms are a wild and meaty mushroom with a rich taste and woodsy flavor. These mushrooms actually produce their best flavour when dri...

Ground coriander seeds are obtained from the coriander (or cilantro) plant that belongs to the carrot and parsley family. They have a yellowish br...

Cumin seeds are an ancient and versatile spice that are a staple in countless kitchens across the world. Cumin has a khaki colour and peppery and ...

Black Pepper is picked from the flowering vine of the peppercorn plant and is the most pungent and flavourful variety of Pepper. Black peppercorns...

Sumac crushed is obtained from the dried berries from a bush that grows in the Middle East and southern Italy, and it is essential for the Middle-...

Curry leaves (also known as kadi patta) are the predominant flavour and aroma in Madras curry, as well as other popular Indian and Sri Lankan dis...

Garam masala, “hot spices” in Hindi, is a richly aromatic blend of spices that gives a balanced blend of sweet and peppery flavours to Indian and...

Indian turmeric from the Alleppey region is reputed for its ability to colour curries, pickles, rice dishes, mustards, drinks & sweet dishes ...

Middle Eastern Zaatar is a delicious Middle Eastern spice blend made with sumac, thyme, oregano and sesame seeds. It is often used to flavour fla...

Green Cardamom Pods have a strong, unique taste, with an intensely aromatic fragrance and a minty coolness. The oval-shaped pods are green, as sug...

Italian Spaghetti herbs are an aromatic and classic blend of chilli flakes, parsley, rosemary, oregano leaves and roasted garlic which makes for ...

Saffron is the world’s most expensive spice by weight. Saffron threads are the stigmas of a low-growing, purple-flowered crocus. Each flow...

Star Anise whole also known as Chinese anise, native from the southwest China and used in Chinese and southeast Asian cuisines as Vietnamese cook...

Cloves are a  dark brown, highly pungent and aromatic spice which should be used sparingly in both sweet and savoury dishes such as curries, sauce...

Also known as ground chilli, Cayenne Pepper is made of a variety of tropical red chilli powders, and is generally considered to be one of the hot...

Dukkah is essentially a blend of roasted nuts seasoned with herbs and spices. The most popular use of this traditional Middle-Eastern blend is to...

Ground ginger is ginger that has been dried and finely milled. It has a lemony fresh aroma and tangy freshness, slight spiciness and warmth that ...

Yellow mustard seeds are more mild and less pungent than the black variety. They release an earthy aroma when cooked and a savoury and tangy taste...

Coriander seeds are obtained from the coriander (or cilantro) plant that belongs to the carrot and parsley family. They have a yellowish brown col...

Fennel seeds are obtained from the aromatic and tall fennel plant which is native to the Mediterranean and a member of the caraway family. The see...

Nutmeg is a unique, versatile and sweet spice. It is the dried, large and hard seed of a pear shaped fruit. It is finely ground, has a brown colou...

Also known as pimento, the allspice berry imparts flavours reminiscent of cinnamon, nutmeg & cloves with a hint of pepper. Allspice is a single...

Fenugreek seeds are the ripe fruit obtained from the small fenugreek plant and are a member of the legume family. The small hard seeds have a yell...

The vanilla bean, or pod, is the long slender fruit of the vanilla orchid. Each pod contains thousands of seeds. It is one of the most expensive s...

Black Mustard Seeds are less mild and more pungent than the yellow variety. They have a savoury, tangy and pungent spicy taste. Black seeds are us...

Chinese Five Spice is widely used in China and other parts of Asia. The dominant flavour comes from star anise with the sweet flavour of cloves a...

Moroccan Ras el Hanout translates in arabic to “top of the shop”, implying the spices used are the best the seller has to offer. There are as man...

Nutmeg is a unique, versatile and sweet spice. It is the dried, large and hard seed of a pear shaped fruit. It is finely ground, has a brown colou...

The kashmiri chilli is a variety of chilli known for its intense red color and lower heat rating, making it ideal to use in tandoori, butter chick...

Nigella seeds are a small and triangular exotic spice. The seeds are black and have a nutty sharp flavour that lingers and pungent aroma. Even to...

Blue Poppy Seeds are an oilseed grown on the opium poppy plant. The seeds have a bluish black colour and are kidney-shaped. They are used for thei...

Garlic is obtained from a perennial plant and is member of the lily family, and relative to the onions. Garlic powder has a bitter-sweet flavour a...

Sichuan Pepper is an oriental fruit grown on a small ash tree native to the Sichuan province of China. Even though it is called pepper, it is not...

Ground Cardamom Pods have a strong, unique taste, with an intensely aromatic fragrance and a minty coolness. The powder is made from the oval-shap...

Lemon Pepper is a lovely blend of pepper, lemon peel, citric acid  and dried vegetables. This classic blend has a citrus flavour that can be used ...

Black Pepper is picked from the flowering vine of the peppercorn plant and is the most pungent and flavourful variety of Pepper. Black peppercorns...

Mixed herbs is a common and popular spice blend used in all manner of dishes. The traditional mix is comprised of only sage, marjoram, and thyme. W...