Berbere
Rich chili & herb blend made in Ethiopia, perfect for meat, beans and veggies.
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Our Berbere is an iconic and deeply flavorful blend of berbere chilies that are dried, ground, fermented, dried again and finally blended with over a dozen indigenous Ethiopian spices and herbs. Beloved across Ethiopia and Eritrea as the seasoning for rich stews and meats, berbere adds aromatic complexity, sweetness and just a touch of chili heat to soups, rubs, marinades, pan sauces, grains and legumes.
Berbere is also available in our Origin Blends Collection. Click here to learn about all of our origin blends.
The 6-spice collection includes:
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Beloved in Zanzibar's kitchens and street stalls, our Chai is warm, comforting and ethereally fragrant. The archipelago's prized pink cloves are blended with locally sourced cinnamon, cardamom, lemongrass and orange peel to create an East African homage to a beloved Indian masala.![]()
Origin:Stone Town, Zanzibar
Size: 2.0 oz
Ingredients:Cardamom, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, black pepper, thyme, lemongrass, orange peel
- Zanzibar Chai (recipe from our partners in Zanzibar)
- Chai-Chili Brownies
- Add to cookies, pastries and pie dough
- Sub for spice blends in pumpkin or apple pies
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Herbes de Provence is an iconic blend of hardy, aromatic herbs and a cornerstone of French cooking. Unlike every other product in the US, ours is truly grown and blended in Provence itself, by a cooperative of farmers who cultivate organic heirloom herbs and craft a perfectly balanced, traditional mélange. Add to tomato sauces, roasts, pan sauces and any other dish for a boost of savory, fragrant aromatics.![]()
Origin:Provence, France
Size: 0.8 oz
Ingredients:Rosemary, savory, oregano, thyme
- Rub on proteins (especially chicken) before braising or baking
- Sprinkle over fresh tomatoes with good olive oil and bake, then eat with crusty bread
- Coat potatoes in a mixture of olive oil and salt, then add herbs and bake or pan-fry
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Deeply savory and bursting with flavor, Köfte Baharat is a traditional Turkish spice blend for meat. A classic, savory blend of chilis, garlic, cumin and allspice, it has a warm flavor and enticing aroma and is perfect for Turkish and Eastern Mediterranean dishes. Versatile and balanced, it's at home in sausage, burgers, veggies, beans and soups.![]()
Origin:Istanbul, Turkey
Size: 1.8 oz
Ingredients:Black Urfa chili, silk chili, cumin, allspice, garlic, sea salt, sunflower seed oil
- Rub on meats or vegetables before grilling or roasting
- Add to meatball or bulgur mix before cooking
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Our Five Spice is an ancient, aromatic, versatile blend beloved across East Asia. Called Ngũ Vị Hương in Vietnamese and 五香粉 in Chinese, it's named for the five traditional Chinese flavors (sweet, bitter, tart, salty and savory). It brings a warm, savory, slightly spicy burst of flavor to grilling rubs, stews, sauces, stir-fries, braises and red cooking.![]()
Origin:Hanoi, Vietnam
Size: 1.8 oz
Ingredients:Star anise, cinnamon, ginger, chili pepper, clove, black pepper, cardamom, fennel seed, mac khen pepper
- Combine with soy sauce as a glaze for cooking protein or hearty vegetables
- Use as a sub for cinnamon in desserts
- Add to braises, beans and other long-cooked dishes
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Our Berbere is an iconic and deeply flavorful blend of berbere chilies that are dried, ground, fermented, dried again and finally blended with over a dozen indigenous Ethiopian spices and herbs. Beloved across Ethiopia and Eritrea as the seasoning for rich stews and meats.![]()
Origin:Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Size: 1.8 oz![]()
Heat index: Medium![]()
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Ingredients:Berbere-variety chili peppers, garlic, onions, holy basil, rue, rosemary, ginger, grains of paradise, thyme, fenugreek, cumin, kosseret, cinnamon, ajwain, long pepper, cloves, salt
- Use in Ethiopian dishes like tibs, chechebsa, misir and tomato sauces
- Rub meat or proteins before grilling or roasting
- Sprinkle into a pot of beans, especially with coconut milk!
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An aromatic homage to the trade winds across the Indian Ocean, our golden Swahili Coast Curry is descended from thousands of years of culinary exchange. The spices in this Origin Blend were grown in an organic agroforestry system and then dried, ground and blended by our partner cooperative.![]()
Origin:Stone Town, Zanzibar
Size: 2.1 oz
Ingredients:Cumin, coriander, garlic, turmeric, black pepper, fenugreek, fennel, ginger, cardamom
- Use as a rub for meat and vegetables for roasting
- Simmer in coconut milk for stews
- Bloom in oil or ghee to start cooking a fragrant dish
Highlights
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Berbere peppers are dried, then mixed with dried and ground spices
Roasted Peppers • Dark Honey • Sauce
Grains of Paradise, Wind-Blown Sea Salt, Zanzibar Black Peppercorns
Ingredients
Berbere-variety chili peppers, garlic, onions, holy basil, rue, rosemary, ginger, grains of paradise, thyme, fenugreek, cumin, kosseret, cinnamon, ajwain, long pepper, cloves, salt
Cooking tips
- Use in Ethiopian dishes like tibs, chechebsa, misir and tomato sauces
- Rub meat or proteins before grilling or roasting
- Sprinkle into a pot of beans, especially with coconut milk!
SOURCING
Our berbere is produced by a small cooperative of farmers in the Kafa Biosphere Reserve, located in the southwest region of Ethiopia, where many of the herbs for the Berbere are harvested. This area is rich with indigenous plant species that give the blend its unique, complex flavor.
The farming communities we work with use organic agroforestry practices, meaning all the cultivated crops are integrated into the forest, enabling a sustainable form of agriculture to produce the highest quality products. The process to make the Berbere blend is an art form, from grinding to fermentating the chilis to drying and grinding once again.
We are so grateful to our partner farmers and production team for creating this exceptional Berbere and giving us all a newfound appreciation for the craftsmanship that goes into every batch. This is the freshest Berbere on the market!
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