Five Spice
Classic, aromatic, versatile blend from Vietnam, warm and slightly spicy
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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.
Five Spice is also available in our Origin Blends Collection. Click here to learn about all of our origin blends.
The 8-spice collection includes:
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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![]()
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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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The night market in Stone Town's Forodhani Gardens is famous for grilled seafood and tiny meat kebabs, heavily seasoned with savory, complex Tandoori spices. A rich combination of Indian, Arabian and East African roasting and grilling traditions.![]()
Origin:Stone Town, Zanzibar
Size: 1.9 oz
Ingredients:Garlic, paprika, coriander, cumin, ginger, cloves, fenugreek, cardamom, mustard
- Rub on meat or vegetables before roasting or grilling
- Add to marinades for a rich, savory burst of flavor
- Make a soup or stew with tomatoes and serve with yogurt
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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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Our spectacular Za'atar is grown and blended in Palestine, where it has been a staple seasoning, topping and condiment for as long as recorded history. Use as a finishing spice, a seasoning to roast meat or vegetables, or as a dip mixed with fresh olive oil.![]()
Origin:Ein Samiya, Palestine
Size: 1.6 oz
Ingredients:Za'atar (Origanum syriacum), toasted sesame seeds, sumac, salt
- Mix with olive oil as a dip for bread or rub for vegetables or protein
- Use as a rub for baked chicken or eggs
- Roast vegetables and potatoes, then top with tahini and za'atar
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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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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
Hanoi, Vietnam
5 spice, Ngũ Vị Hương, 五香粉,
Orange Blossom • Phở • Mountain Charcoal
Buffalo Ginger, Robusta Black Peppercorns, Toasted Onion Powder
Ingredients
Star anise, cinnamon, ginger, chili pepper, clove, black pepper, cardamom, fennel seed, mac khen pepper
Cooking tips
- 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
RECIPES
SOURCING
We worked with our longtime partners at DACE, a social enterprise in the northern highlands of Vietnam, to connect with the farmers growing the spices for this blend. DACE works with farmers in the Hmong ethnic minority to transition to growing high-value, heirloom spices using regenerative practices. Farming in the remote highlands of northern Vietnam is not easy. The region's mountainous landscape and climate aren't suitable for producing large food crops such as rice or corn. Growing spice varieties allows farmers to use traditional organic practices on small fields, which are irrigated by collected rain water.
Buffalo Ginger was the first crop that farmers began to grow in collaboration with DACE. The regional conditions and soil quality resulted in an intense, flavorful ginger perfect for dehydrating and grinding. DACE supplies training and seedlings to farmers and sterilizes, dries and grind the freshly harvested spices and prepares them for export. They control the quality of their products and provide meaningful economic opportunities from seedling to export.
DACE, named for the small, resilient river fish of the same name, plays an important role in partnering with local farmers to facilitate these economic opportunities, drive gender equality and move toward more sustainable agricultural practices.
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