Burlap & Barrel sources unique, beautiful spices for professional chefs and home cooks. As a Public Benefit Corporation, we partner directly with smallholder farmers to source spices that have never been available in the US before and help improve the livelihoods of our partner farmers.
We source directly from the best spice farmers and foragers in the world.
Equitable Sourcing
We work directly with partner farmers and pay 2-10x the commodity price for their best spices.
Unique Varietals
By sourcing directly, we have access to spices never before imported.
Secrets to Choosing the Best Spices
Epicurious tested Ethan's spice skills, and the video has almost 2 million views! See how Ethan handled the challenge, and learn a little about spices on the way.
Burlap & Barrel works directly with small farmers and cooperatives to source exceptional single-origin spices.
Martha Stewart
These are really wonderful, and very intense spices. Any cook would be thrilled.
Ruth Reichl, Best-Selling Author & Former Editor of Gourmet Magazine
It's like nothing you've ever had before. My taste buds are happy.
Marc Murphy, Celebrity Chef, Author, "Chopped" Judge
The spices at Burlap and Barrel are worth every penny they cost, and they are a secret ingredient available to anyone.
Seth Godin
In an industry dominated by lack of traceability and poor quality, Burlap & Barrel is sourcing sustainable, single-origin spices directly from farms around the world that pack an incredible punch.
Good Food Foundation
My dinners sing louder and clearer than ever before.
Sarah Jampel, Bon Appetit
Trying Burlap & Barrel up against the generic brands I had in my spice cabinet was one of those suddenly-I-see-in-technicolor moments.
Margaret Eby, Food & Wine
These days it's not uncommon to hear serious gastronomes swooning over the latest fragrant batch from Burlap & Barrel. Get your first taste. You’ll never go back.
Jeff Gordinier, Esquire
Truly the finest spice importer in the world. Burlap & Barrel constantly surprise and delight me with their quality.
John Hutt, Executive Chef, Museum of Food & Drink
Burlap & Barrel, a spice importer specializing in fine, single-origin products that will take you through the major demands of everyday cooking.
