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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.

“Spice blends are a potent way to get more spices into a single dish . . . This one hails from Vietnam and has a whiff of orange blossom to boot."

The 8-spice collection includes:

  • 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
    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    no preservatives clear
    non irradiated clear
    Salt Free
    Sugar Free
    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
  • 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
    Sugar Free
    Kosher
    non irradiated clear
    non gmo clear
    no preservatives clear
    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!
  • 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
    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    Salt Free
    Sugar Free
    Ingredients:

    Cardamom, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, black pepper, thyme, lemongrass, orange peel

  • 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
    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    Salt Free
    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
  • 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
    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    no preservatives clear
    non irradiated clear
    4% Salt
    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
  • 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
    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    Salt Free
    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

Origin:

Hanoi, Vietnam

Aliases:

5 spice, Ngũ Vị Hương, 五香粉,

Tasting notes:

Orange Blossom • Phở • Mountain Charcoal

Ingredients

Kosher
non gmo clear
no preservatives clear
non irradiated clear
Salt Free
Sugar Free
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

SOURCING

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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.



how do we compare? Supermarket Icon Supermarket Fair Trade Icon Fair Trade
Heirloom Spices Yes No No
Fair Prices for Farmers Yes No Depends on global commodity price
Time in Storage None. We import spices at harvest Up to 10 years At least 1 year
Flavor Profile Intense & fresh Stale & bland Inconsistent
Knows Farmers Names Yes No Unlikely
Customer Service Fast responses from real people! No There might be a 1-800 number?
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