Origin Blends Collection

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.

Tasting notes: Mountain Herbs • Toasted Sesame • Tradition

Cooking:

• Mix with olive oil as a dip for bread or rub for vegetables or protein
• Use as a rub for baked chicken or eggs

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.

Tasting notes: Dried Fruits • Charcoal Grill • Aromatic Umami

Cooking:

• Rub on meats or vegetables before grilling or roasting
• Add to meatball or bulgur mix before cooking

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.

Tasting notes: Pan Sauce • Limestone • La Cuisine Provençale

Cooking:

• Rub on proteins (especially chicken) before braising or baking
• Sprinkle over fresh tomatoes with good olive oil and bake, serve with crusty bread

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.

Tasting notes: Orange Blossom • Phở • Mountain Charcoal

Cooking:

• Combine with soy sauce as a glaze for cooking protein or hearty vegetables
• Use as a sub for cinnamon in desserts

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.

Tasting notes: Toasted Nuts • Coconut Cream • Gold Leaf

Cooking:

• 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 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.

Tasting notes: Roasted Peppers • Charcoal Grill • Trade Winds

Cooking:

• 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