Exotic Spices

Our “Mother” Masala Mix - a.k.a. Garam Masala - is a foundational mix of spices (similar to a Mother Sauce) that is used frequently in South Asian cooking. Ayurvedic medicine suggests that if there is insufficient heat in our body it can become sluggish...

Our organically grown allspice berries - a.k.a. Jamaican Pepper - are cultivated in the low ranges of Idduki, Kerala, located in the heart of the Western Ghats of India. Allspice combines the flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and pepper and thus its name, even...

Our curry leaves are lovingly grown and harvested by one of our pioneering organic women farmers in rural Punjab, India.  Harvested from the citrus-related curry tree, this aromatic herb provides depth and a robust flavor to each meal. Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds,...

Our Dalle Khursani Peppers are grown on a tribal farm in the Himalayan mountainous region of Sikkim in Northeast India.  Although this pepper looks like a beautiful dark red cherry beware of its spicy punch; it is a perfect pepper for spice lovers &...

Our Dalle Khursani Peppers are grown on a tribal farm in the Himalayan mountainous region of Sikkim in Northeast India.  Although this pepper looks like a beautiful dark red cherry beware of its spicy punch; it is a perfect pepper for spice lovers &...

Our Lemongrass is organically grown and dried at a small family farm in Sisaket, Thailand. It has a beautiful earthy and citrusy scent and a bold flavor. It is ideal to brew as a tea and will release its aromatic complex flavor after just...

Dried Mango, a.k.a. Amchur is a spice made from dried, unripe green mangoes. It's a common ingredient in Indian cooking, especially in North India, and is used to add a sour, tangy, and fruity flavor to dishes. Amchur is high in antioxidants and may...

Harvested and sustainably sourced from a family-owned farm in India our turmeric is packed full of health benefits and flavor. With a slight sense of spice and flavor profile matching the combination of pepper and ginger, turmeric can add flavor, color, and nutrients to...

Our organic cardamom - the "queen of spices" - is sustainably cultivated in the shade of rain forest trees in the Western Ghats region of South India. It is hand-picked through the monsoon months, just before the pods turn yellow for optimal flavor and...

Sourced authentically from the Sichuan province of southwestern China, our Green Sichuan Peppercorns offer a unique mala (麻辣) flavor, which translates to “numbing-spicy.” Sichuan peppercorns are the berries of the prickly-ash tree. Compared to the more common red version, green peppercorns are picked earlier...

Hing, a.k.a. Asafoetida, a.k.a. ‘Devil’s Dung’ is a spice whose powerful flavor is matched only by its incredibly pungent scent. While said scent dissipates during the cooking process, its unique ‘umami’ flavor remains, providing a strong onion-like taste.  Our pure hing is harvested from...

Our Kashmiri Chilies are organically grown on a farm in rural Kashmir so they’ve earned the right to be called ‘Kashmiri’.  They are sun-dried in the intense Himalayan sun and have a spicy smoky flavor that is as vibrant as their characteristic deep red...

Our za'atar - a.k.a. Syrian oregano - is wild grown and hand harvested in the hilly village of Rammun, Palestine (population < 2,500) at a multi-generational family farm. Za’atar is typically sold as a spice blend which might also include thyme, sumac, toasted sesame...

Grown in the Indian Himalayan Region of Sikkim and known locally as Timmur, our Red Sichuan Peppercorns offer a unique mala (麻辣), or “numbing-spicy” flavor as compared to our Green Sichuan Peppercorns from China.  The red peppercorns are picked later than their green counterparts,...

Our saffron - a.k.a. Kesar - is organically grown and hand harvested in Kashmir, India at a 4th generation saffron farm. Each strand of saffron is a dried stigma of the crocus flower and each flower typically has 3 stigmas. It takes about 200,000...

Our Shakkar, a.k.a. Jaggery, is an immensely flavorful sugar born from sugarcane, grown at a cousin’s organic farm in Rajasthan, India.  The sugarcane is organically grown at the farm, hand juiced, and the juice is boiled in a traditional giant wok (kadhai) over a...

White peppercorns are produced from the same berry as the ubiquitous black pepper.  Ripened pepper berries are soaked in water to remove their skins to transform into milder, fruitier versions. Our White Peppercorns are organically cultivated in the high ranges of Idukki, Kerala at...

Our sumac is wild grown and hand harvested at its prime ripeness in the hilly village of Rammun, Palestine (population < 2,500) at a multi-generational family farm. Sumac is a tangy Mediterranean spice with a bright burgundy color that resembles the taste of lemon...