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Origin Blends Collection

Iconic, traditional blends made at origin by spice-blending experts.

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Get your order packed in a beautiful cotton gift bag! Each gift bag fits up to 12 spice jars, so add more for bigger orders.

Why Burlap & Barrel?

  • Single origin spices sourced directly from small farms
  • Over 12,000 5-star reviews
  • Guaranteed to wow you or we'll replace

Our Origin Blends are iconic spice blends we source from the real authorities in their country of origin, including in some cases the farmers who grow the spices themselves. Our origin blends allows our partner farmers to expand their businesses with unique, value-added products and make more money. The flavors of the blends are recipes created at origin, so you're tasting traditional, unbelievably delicious spices blended with expertise!

8-spice set:

  • 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
    Sugar Free
    2% salt
    Size: 1.8 oz
    Origin:

    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    Process:

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

    Kosher
    non irradiated clear
    non gmo clear
    no preservatives clear
    • 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.
    Ingredients:

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

    Salt Free
    Sugar Free
    Size: 2.0 oz
    Origin:

    Stone Town, Zanzibar

    Process:

    Sun-dried, ground and blended

    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
  • 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

    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    • 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
  • Classic dark-roasted Sri Lankan curry powder, made from spices grown all on one farm.
    Ingredients:

    Black pepper, coriander, cumin, fennel, garlic, chili, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, curry leaves, ramps, lemongrass

    Heat index: Medium
    Salt Free
    Size: 1.9 oz
    Origin:

    Matale, Sri Lanka

    Process:

    Sun-dried, roasted, ground and blended

    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    • Bloom in oil to start curries and stews
    • Add to roasting or braising meats and vegetables
    • Season dark beans
  • 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.
    Ingredients:

    Star anise, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, coriander

    Salt Free
    Sugar Free
    Size: 1.8 oz
    Origin:

    Hanoi, Vietnam

    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    no preservatives clear
    non irradiated clear
    • 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
  • 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

    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    • 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
  • Deeply savory and bursting with flavor, Kebab t 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.
    Ingredients:

    Black Urfa chili, silk chili, cumin, allspice, garlic, sea salt, sunflower seed oil

    Heat index: Mild
    4% Salt
    Size: 1.8 oz
    Origin:

    Istanbul, Turkey

    Process:

    Sun-dried, ground and blended

    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    no preservatives clear
    non irradiated clear
    • Rub on meats or vegetables before grilling or roasting
    • Add to meatball or bulgur mix before cooking
  • 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.
    Ingredients:

    Garlic, paprika, coriander, cumin, ginger, cloves, fenugreek, cardamom, mustard

    Salt Free
    Size: 1.9 oz
    Origin:

    Stone Town, Zanzibar

    Process:

    Sun-dried, ground and blended

    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    • 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