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The Fundamentals Collection
6, 9, 12 or 24 spices fundamental to any cook. Ships free.
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Elevate your cooking with the Fundamentals Collection. These sets of single-origin spices are sourced directly from smallholder farmers worldwide, ensuring exceptional quality and flavor in every jar.
Choose from 6, 9, 12, or 24 expertly curated spices that are essential for any kitchen. Whether you're a home cook or a seasoned chef, this collection is designed to enhance your everyday dishes. Each spice is carefully packaged in an elegant box, making it a perfect gift or a special treat for yourself.
Plus, enjoy free shipping within the US.
Our spices and ingredients are sourced in small batches, so from time to time, bundles may include substitutions of similar value. The total bundle price always reflects what’s inside. See below for the current lineup.
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“An excellent gift for the discerning cook.”
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"The flavors are so profoundly better it borders on being almost unbelievable... spices are stunningly fresh and vibrant."
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"No set will get the job done better than this collection of ethically sourced spices."
The 6-spice collection includes:
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Our Purple Stripe Garlic powder adds depth and complexity to everything it touches. The powder can be used in place of fresh garlic, or as an upgrade to standard garlic powder. Add it to tomato sauces, stews, salad dressings or simply sprinkle it onto stir-fries or pizza.
Ingredients:Garlic, ground (Allium sativum)
Salt Free
Size: 3.0 oz
Origin:Cao Bằng, Vietnam
Process:Hot air-dried, then ground
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- Add to onion, carrots and celery as a flavor base for sauces, stews, braises or beans
- Toss into meat and veggie rubs, stir fries and salad dressings
- Sprinkle over reheated pizza
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Our Flowering Hyssop Thyme has a beautiful floral, herbaceous flavor and aroma. It has an ancient history of culinary and medicinal usage in Turkey, where it is the primary ingredient in za'atar. Use it in place of regular thyme with roasted chicken, grilled vegetables and tomato sauces.
Ingredients:Hyssop thyme (Thymus capitatus)
Salt Free
Size: 0.8 oz
Origin:Hatay, Turkey
Process:Sun-dried
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- Add to stocks, soups, stews - especially your tomato sauces
- Toss with vegetables, olive oil, salt, pepper and chili flakes before cooking
- Infuse into your butter and use it to baste your meats or veggies
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Our rich, sweet Smoked Pimentón Paprika comes from a protected region in Western Spain, where sweet red peppers have been grown and smoked for centuries. Fresh peppers are slowly dried over oak coals, which imbue them with a rich, smoky flavor that imparts a savory depth and gorgeous color.
Ingredients:Pimentón de la vera DOP (Capsicum annuum)
Heat index: No heat
Salt Free
Size: 1.8 oz
Origin:Extremadura, Spain
Process:Smoked & dried over oak coals, then stone-ground
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- Sprinkle over popcorn for a savory, smoky bite
- Mix with salt, ground cumin and coriander for a savory seasoning or dry rub
- Add to your favorite classic Spanish paella recipe
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The Turkish variety of the Aleppo pepper, our summery, mildly spicy Silk Chili was historically ground using heavy silk ropes, giving them a smooth, slippery texture. They have a warm, tomato-like flavor and a medium heat, similar to Espelette and Korean chilis.
Ingredients:Silk Chili (Capsicum annuum), sunflower seed oil, salt
Heat index: Mild
1% salt
Size: 1.8 oz
Origin:Kahramanmaras, Turkey
Process:Sun-dried and stone-ground
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Our Royal Cinnamon is an heirloom variety not widely harvested or exported, and it exemplifies the intense sweetness and spiciness for which Vietnamese cinnamon is prized. Use it in place of Saigon or other cinnamons in pastries and baked goods, or sprinkle into rich, savory meat or tomato-based dishes.
Ingredients:Royal cinnamon, ground (Cinnamomum loureiroi)
Sugar Free
Size: 1.8 oz
Origin:Quang Nam Mountains, Vietnam
Process:Sun-dried
- Beautiful in baked goods, spice cookies and desserts
- Sprinkle over yogurt and oatmeal, and add to smoothies
- Brew with your favorite coffee or tea
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Our piney, aromatic rosemary is grown organically in Provence by a cooperative of partner farmers. It boasts a rich, complex, clean flavor that is the result of both careful farming practices and a superlative terroir. It's harvested in early summer, when the small, verdant needles are cut and dried as they ripen to a brilliant green. We pack it as quickly as possible to preserve the delicate oils that give this herb its signature citrus-peel flavor.
Ingredients:Rosemary leaves (Salvia rosmarinus), cut and dried
Salt Free
Size: 1.0 oz
Origin:Provence, France
Process:Cut and dried
- Sub for fresh rosemary in any recipe
- Add to soups and stews
- Use in braises for chicken, red meat and root vegetables
The 9-spice collection includes everything in the 6-pack, plus:
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Our ground Buffalo Ginger is an heirloom ginger variety grown by a group of farmers in the mountains of northern Vietnam. Known for its fruity, floral aroma and powerful heat, this is a complex and flavorful ginger powder that will elevate baked goods, stews and curries, and beverages from hot drinks to cocktails.
Ingredients: Ginger, ground (Zingiber officinale)Salt Free
Size: 1.8 oz
Origin: Cao Bằng, Vietnam
Process:Dried with hot air, then ground
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- Add to apple pies, cookies, cakes and other baked goods
- Use in place of fresh ginger in soups, stir-fries and braises
- Mix ¼ teaspoon with water and honey for a potent ginger tea (or skip the water and stir a pinch of ginger into honey)
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Slow-building heat, rich depth, and a hint of smoke. This chili powder goes beyond the basics, blending single origin chilis, wild cumin, and warm spices for bold, layered flavor in every dish.
Ingredients:Wind-Blown Sea Salt, Pasilla Chili, Kashmiri Chili, Toasted Onion, Purple Stripe Garlic, Wild Mountain Cumin, Royal Cinnamon, Red River Coriander, Smoked Pimentón Paprika, Oregano Flower Buds
Heat index: Mild
33% salt
Size: 2.5 oz
- Stir into tomato sauce or lentils for slow-cooked flavor in minutes.
- Rub onto roasted sweet potatoes, carrots, or cauliflower for a smoky, caramelized crust.
- Mix with olive oil and lime for an easy marinade for chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
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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
The 12-spice collection includes everything in the 6 & 9-pack, plus:
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Our spectacular Cured Sumac is an easy swap for lemon juice in any recipe, or use it to add character and brightness to salads, fish, meat or dips. It has a bright, sour, salty and slightly fermented flavor.
Ingredients:Sumac berries (Rhus coriaria), salt (6% by weight)
6% Salt
Size: 2.3 oz
Origin:Gaziantep, Turkey
Process:Chopped, then packed in salt and cured
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- Swap it for lemon juice in any recipe
- Use it to add character and brightness to salads, fish, meat or dips.
- Sprinkle it over hummus, salad, roasted veggies, meat or scrambled eggs.
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Our award-winning, vine-ripened Zanzibar Black Peppercorns are carefully hand-picked and sun-dried for a bright, lemony and spicy peppercorn that's unlike anything else on the planet. These are rich, chocolate-colored peppercorns with dense wrinkles and a bright, fruity spiciness.
Ingredients:Whole black peppercorns (Piper nigrum)
Salt Free
Size: 2.0 oz
Origin:Zanzibar, Tanzania
Process:Sun-dried
- Grind over everything for a bright, peppery kick
- Make the best cacio e pepe of your life
- Cook a few tablespoons with butter, shallots and cream for an Au Poivre sauce
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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
The 24-spice collection includes everything in the 12-pack, plus:
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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
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Our Toasted Onion Powder has an exceptionally rich, sweet, toasty flavor that leaves other onion powders in the dust. The delicious allium flavor comes through in stews, stocks, braises, rubs, dressings, savory breads and more. It can even be used in sweet baked goods — its onion-y sweetness is unlike anything we've ever tasted.
Ingredients:Onion, dried and ground (Allium cepa)
Salt Free
Size: 2.9 oz
Origin:Vĩnh Phúc, Vietnam
Process:Sun-dried and ground
- Use in blends that call for onion powder
- Bloom in oil or butter at the start of cooking any savory dish (in place of or in addition to fresh onion)
- Add to stocks, soups, sauces, braises and dressings
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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.
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
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Aromatic & sweet. Similar to, but more delicate than nutmeg.
Ingredients:Mace (Myristica fragrans)
Size: 0.8 oz
Origin:St. George, Grenada
Process:Sun-dried and ground
- Spoon into baked goods, ice cream and jams
- Add 1/2 tsp into the cooking pot with rice, veggies, beans and stews to infuse in liquid
- Put a few shakes in your steaming tray to add an unforgettable aroma to steamed veggies and dumplings
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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
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Our Cobanero Chili Flakes are a rare Maya variety of chili pepper with a fierce, bright, slightly smoky heat and a lush, fruity, peachy aroma. The chilis are grown in the mountains around the city of Cobán, Guatemala. They're spicier than serrano peppers and in the same range as cayenne. Perfect for anyone who appreciates true chili flavor!
Ingredients:Cobanero chili pepper (Capsicum annuum)
Heat index: Hot
Salt Free
Size: 1.5 oz
Origin:Cobán, Guatemala
Process:Air-dried
- Add to your pot of beans, roasts or braises
- Add to your marinades or sauces for an extra kick
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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
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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
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Our Granulated Garlic is made from heirloom Purple Stripe Garlic grown in northern Vietnam, with a rich, buttery flavor and a satisfying texture. Perfect for rubs, dressings and everyday cooking, it adds depth and warmth to any dish.
Ingredients:Garlic, granulated (Allium sativum)
Salt Free
Size: 2.4 oz
Origin:Cao Bằng, Vietnam
Process:Hot air-dried, then coarsley ground
- Toss with olive oil and breadcrumbs for a deeply flavorful garlic topping for pasta or baked fish
- Mix into yogurt or sour cream with herbs for an easy, flavorful dip or sandwich spread
- Add to pizza dough or focaccia before baking for a savory, aromatic crust
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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
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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
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Classic steak seasoning, elevated with bold umami.
Ingredients:Granulated Garlic, Granulated Shallot, Wind-Blown Sea Salt, Black Urfa Chili, Robusta Black Peppercorns, Fermented White Peppercorns, Smoked Pimenton Paprika, Red River Coriander
15% Salt
Size: 2.3 oz
- Brush onto mushrooms or eggplant before grilling for a steakhouse-style crust.
- Stir into butter or olive oil to finish beans, roasted potatoes, or grilled corn.
- Mix with soy sauce and honey for a quick glaze for tofu, chicken, or vegetables.
