The Chef's Collection

6, 9, 12 or 24 of our favorite spices selected for the curious cook. Ships free.

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The 6-spice collection includes:

Our exceptionally sweet, floral New Harvest Turmeric is grown organically on a farm in southern India by Dr. Salunkhe, an expert farmer specializing in sustainable agricultural techniques. Its high curcumin content (4%) makes it ideal for both culinary and nutritional uses, and it's perfect for both sweet and savory applications, in curries and other dishes, as well as in turmeric teas and lattes.

Ingredients:
Ground turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Salt Free

Size: 1.9 oz

Origin:
Satara, India

Process:
Sun-dried

Blend into a hearty soup or stew

Mix into sweet or savory doughs for a vibrant color and earthy flavor
Sprinkle into rice dishes
Use as a marinade for tofu or other light proteins
Black Lime is a versatile ingredient with a famously savory and tart flavor. Ours comes from a family farm in Guatemala. The limes are sun-dried, then ground into an easy-to-use powder. A versatile ingredient common in Persian cooking, they have a savory, tart flavor that's great on roasted meat or vegetables, in stews and anywhere you'd use lime juice.

Ingredients:
Sun-dried Persian lime (Citrus latifolia), ground

Salt Free

Size: 2.8 oz

Origin:
Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

Process:
Sun-dried, then ground

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Sprinkle into rice, soups, fish and kebabs

Toss with vegetables prior to roasting

Use as garnish for cocktails, especially sours and margaritas
Our Black Urfa Chili comes from Urfa, Turkey, where it has been grown and cured for centuries. It has a rich, malty flavor with a lingering burn. The chilis ripen to a bright red color, then are laid out under sheets in the hot summer sun. This technique cures the pepper in its own juices and gives it a deep umami flavor and beautiful dark color.

Ingredients:
Urfa Chili (Capsicum annuum), sunflower seed oil, salt (salt content is 1% by weight, or about 0.5 grams per jar)

Heat index: Mild

Size: 1.8 oz

Origin:
Urfa, Turkey

Process:
Cured in the sun and stone-ground

Sprinkle over roasted vegetables, eggs, or cooked proteins
Stir into brownie batter or chocolate cookie dough
Mix into hummus or other creamy dips
Our Sun-Dried Tomato Powder adds a bump of rich, umami flavor to any dish. Sauté the powder with aromatics like onions or garlic, use as a garnish on roasted vegetables or add to rubs for grilled meats.

Ingredients:
Sun-dried tomato, ground (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.)

Salt Free

Size: 2.5 oz

Origin:
Aegean Region, Turkey

Process:
Sun-dried & ground

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Coat veggies in olive oil and toss, add to meat rubs and stews

Sauté with onions, garlic or mirepoix (cut onions, celery and carrots)

Sprinkle over sliced tomatoes (trust us), focaccias and pizzas
Our Wild Mountain Cumin has a savory, penetrating aroma and bright, umami flavor evocative of grilled meats and sweet caramelized onions. The tiny, oblong seeds are hand-picked by foragers in the Hindu Kush mountains of Afghanistan. The seeds are smaller and softer than the cumin you may be used to, and they do not need to be ground before use.

Ingredients:
Whole wild cumin (Bunium persicum)

Salt Free

Size: 1.5 oz

Origin:
Badakhshan, Afghanistan

Process:
Sun-dried

Bloom seeds in hot oil or ghee and use as the base for stews, curries or braises
Grind seeds and mix with other spices like coriander and black pepper for a savory protein rub
Mix whole seeds into guacamole, vinaigrettes or yogurt-based spreads
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.

Ingredients:
Rosemary, savory, oregano, thyme

Salt Free

Size: 0.8 oz

Origin:
Provence, France

Process:
Dried and blended

Rub on proteins 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

The 9-spice collection includes everything in the 6-pack, plus:

Savory, rich black garlic powder grown, slowly heated and ground in Guatemala.

Ingredients:
Garlic (Allium sativum), fermented and ground

Salt Free

Size: 2.2 oz

Origin:
Aguacatán, Guatemala

Process:
Heat-aged, dried and ground

Black Garlic BBQ Sauce
Add to marinades and rubs
Whisk into salad dressing
Stir into soups and stews
Flavor long-cooked roasts
Use as a sub for standard garlic powder or fresh garlic in any recipe
Our Kashmiri Chili Powder is an heirloom variety grown in Kashmir. The chilis are prized for their flavor and vibrant red color, which imparts a beautiful hue to rubs and stews. The rich color and bright, sweet flavor make this chili powder a perfect everyday alternative to cayenne or hot paprika. Ours is hotter than others you may have tried!

Ingredients:
Kashmiri chili powder (Capsicum annuum v. Kashmiri)

Heat index: Hot

Salt Free

Size: 2.0 oz

Origin:
Pampore, Kashmir

Process:
Dried, then ground

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Use in a rub for grilled lamb or other meat kebabs

Add to soups and stews for medium heat and rich color

Use anywhere you'd use cayenne pepper, chili powder or hot paprika
Raw and unhulled seeds with an especially high sesame oil content. You’ll love their sweet, nutty aroma and depth of flavor.

Ingredients:
Sesame Seeds (Sesamum indicum) Contains Sesame.

Size: 2.6 oz

Origin: Çanakkale, Turkey

Coat chicken, tofu, or tuna with the seeds for a deliciously nutty crust.

Add to granola, yogurt or ice cream as a sweet finishing touch.

Toast and stir into pesto, chili oil or your favorite dipping sauce to layer in flavor and crunch.

The 12-spice collection includes everything in the 9-pack, plus:

Medium-spicy chili flakes from Andong, South Korea with mellow fruitiness and vibrant color. Perfect for kimchi, soups, noodles and beyond.

Ingredients:
Chili peppers (Capsicum annuum), dried and ground

Heat index: Medium

Salt Free

Sugar Free

Size: 2.2 oz

Origin:
Andong, South Korea

Process:
Dried and ground

Make homemade kimchi or quick refrigerator pickles

Stir into noodles, stews or sauces

Sprinkle over pizza, roasted vegetables or fried eggs
Our Cloud Forest Cardamom is sweet and tart, reminiscent of summer fruits, fresh herbs and cut grass. It comes straight from a single-estate regenerative farm in the high-altitude cloud forests of Guatemala. The fruit turns yellow as it ripens on the vine and has a softer and sweeter flavor that makes it a perfect upgrade to standard green cardamom.

Ingredients:
Ground cardamom pods (Elettaria cardamomum)

Salt Free

Size: 1.9 oz

Origin:
Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

Process:
Hot-air-dried

Cook down with fruit juice for a savory/sweet sauce or jam
Add to your meat or veggie rub, especially for chicken or lamb
Use in cakes, muffins, pastries and other desserts
Sprinkle over oatmeal or into smoothies
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.

Ingredients:
Cumin, coriander, garlic, turmeric, black pepper, fenugreek, fennel, ginger, cardamom

Heat index: No heat

Salt Free

Size: 2.1 oz

Origin:
Stone Town, Zanzibar

Process:
Sun-dried, ground and blended

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

The 24-spice collection includes everything in the 12-pack, plus:

Whole sage leaves, earthy and rich, perfect for meat, potatoes and braises.

Ingredients:
Sage (Salvia triloba)

Salt Free

Size: 0.2 oz

Origin:
Gerze, Turkey

Process:
Sun-dried

Crush a few leaves into a cream-based sauce as it cooks
Slide into a braise or roast for long cooking
Roast with sweet potatoes tossed in melted butter
Our sweet, warm, rich Caribbean Bay Leaves are hand-picked and ground at origin at Belmont Estate on the island of Grenada. Completely different from the better known bay laurel leaves, this versatile ingredient adds depth and complexity to stews, curries and baked goods.

Ingredients:
Caribbean bay leaf (Pimenta racemosa)

Salt Free

Size: 1.5 oz

Origin:
Belmont Estate, Grenada

Process:
Dried and ground

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Add 1/8th tsp powder at the start of cooking a soup, stew or braise

Stir into a homemade brittle or toffee
Add to a pot of beans and rice
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.

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

Heat index: Medium

2% salt

Sugar Free

Size: 1.8 oz

Origin:
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Process:
Berbere peppers are dried, then mixed with dried and ground spices

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!
A fiery all-purpose seasoning with a smoky verve. Sun-dried tomato and fermented white peppercorns add extra sweetness, umami and jazzy funk.

Ingredients:
Wind-Blown Sea Salt, Purple Stripe Garlic, Toasted Onion Powder, Cayenne, Zanzibar Black Peppercorns, Noble Sweet Paprika, Smoked Pimentón Paprika, Crushed Oregano Buds, Fermented White Peppercorns, Flowering Hyssop Thyme, Sun-Dried Tomato Powder

Heat index: Medium

33% salt

Size: 2.9 oz

Sprinkle liberally over chicken, shrimp, pork chops, or salmon before grilling or roasting

Dust over fresh popcorn, french fries, or roasted nuts straight out of the oven while everything is still hot and glistening with oil.

Stir a heaping tablespoon into the aromatics at the start of a gumbo, jambalaya, or any braised bean dish.
Mild-medium green chili powder, made from fresh-roasted New Mexican Hatch chilis

Ingredients:
Hatch green chili powder (Capsicum annuum)

Heat index: Medium

Salt Free

Size: 2.2 oz

Origin:
Hatch Valley, New Mexico

Process:
Sun-dried and ground

Stir into soups, stews, chilies and pots of beans
Add to scrambled eggs, with or without cheese
Put a generous shake into mac & cheese and other creamy dishes
Sea salt, herbs and alliums come together for a versatile, herb-forward blend.

Ingredients:
Sea salt (71%); freeze-dried: epazote, cilantro, parsley, hoja santa, onion, garlic

71% Salt

Size: 1.9 oz

Origin:
Oaxaca, Mexico

Process:
Freeze-dried herbs are blended with sea salt
Our minced onion from Vietnam’s Red River Delta has a rich, sweet, caramelized flavor that adds warmth and complexity to any dish. Perfect for soups, sauces, breads or even baked goods, it’s a pantry essential with deep allium flavor.

Ingredients:
Onion, dried and minced (Allium cepa)

Salt Free

Size: 1.3 oz

Origin:
Vĩnh Phúc, Vietnam

Process:
Sun-dried and minced

Stir into melted butter and brush over roasted chicken or vegetables for instant savory depth

Mix with sour cream, salt and lemon juice for an easy, flavorful onion dip

Fold into biscuit or scone dough for a subtly sweet, aromatic bite
Our rich, vibrant Noble Sweet Paprika is grown on a small regenerative farm in the oldest paprika-growing region of Hungary. Perfect for classic Hungarian dishes, this sweet paprika adds richness and depth to anything it touches.

Ingredients:
Sweet paprika peppers (Capiscum annuum), dried and ground

Heat index: Mild

Salt Free

Size: 1.8 oz

Origin:
Kalocsa, Hungary

Process:
Wind-dried and ground

Add to soups and stews for a gorgeous color and fresh, sweet flavor
Use in rubs, marinades and dressings
Make classic Hungarian dishes like goulash, paprikash and stuffed cabbage
Smoky and complex, this chili adds layered flavor to moles, stews and slow-cooked dishes. Ideal for creating rich, comforting meals.

Ingredients:
Pasilla chilis (Capsicum annum)

Heat index: Medium

Salt Free

Size: 1.9 oz

Origin:
Guanajuato, Mexico

Process:
Sun-dried & ground

1 whole pasilla chili = 1 Tbsp powder

Stir into black mole, barbacoa or rich stews for smoky-sweet complexity.

Add to salad dressings, sauces or bean dishes for a touch of cocoa and dried fruit richness.

Sprinkle into mac and cheese or roasted root vegetables for gentle heat and dept
Our savory, sweet Purple Shallot Powder adds umami depth and allium sweetness to myriad dishes, from rice and noodles to stews and braises. The powder is a convenient substitute for fresh shallots — substitute 1 tsp powder for a fresh shallot, or use in place of onion powder in rice or any dish that you'd use fresh shallots in.

Ingredients:
Shallots, dried (Allium cepa v. aggregatum)

Salt Free

Size: 2.6 oz

Origin:
Hải Dương, Vietnam

Process:
Dried, sliced and ground

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Use in place of fresh shallots in any dish, 1 tsp = 1 fresh shallot
Bloom in butter or oil at the start of cooking rice, noodles, sauces, braises, stir-fries and stews
Sprinkle as a topping for vegetable, rice or meat dishes
Our sweet, nutty Wild Mesquite Powder is made from the inner fruit of wild mesquite pods, and its flavor reminds us of hot chocolate and cinnamon toast. Most mesquite flour is made of seeds and pulp, so our powder has a more intense and complex flavor. Mesquite trees regenerate ecosystems and provide sustainable livelihoods for rural communities, and their fruit has a rich, comforting flavor.

Ingredients:
Wild mesquite pod pulp (Prosopis alba & nigra)

Sugar Free

Size: 2.5 oz

Origin:
Santiago del Estero, Argentina

Process:
Sun-dried, then ground

Sweet Mesquite Pecans
Swap out for cocoa powder in baked goods
Mix with hot milk for a warming drink
Add to pancake and waffle batter
Use for part of the flour in cookie dough and brownie batter
A Palestinian blend of za’atar herb, sesame, sumac and roasted wheat — warm, toasty, and aromatic with herbal brightness and nutty depth. Sprinkle over cheese, vegetables and salads, swirl into dips, or bake onto flatbreads for a fragrant finish.

Ingredients:
Za'atar leaves, sumac, sunflower oil, coriander, roasted chickpeas, sesame, salt, fennel, roasted wheat.

Contains: Sesame, Wheat

5% Salt

Size: 2.0 oz

Origin:
Nablus, Palestine

Process:
Dried, ground and blended

Mix with olive oil as a dip for bread
Stir into hummus for a quick, flavorful dip

Sprinkle over fresh salads, cucumber, tomato or avocado

Roast vegetables and potatoes, then top with tahini and za'atar