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A Story of Spice
A living library of spice
The history, culture, ethics, and kitchen knowledge of the world's most traded ingredient — told by people who grow it, cook it, and carry it with them.
Deep reading
History & colonialism
The spice trade built the modern world — through routes, wealth, and violence that still echo today. These articles tell that story without flinching.
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Food & identity
Culture & diaspora
Spices travel with people. These articles explore how diaspora cooking preserves, transforms, and carries forward the knowledge of migration.
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Buying better
Ethics & sourcing
Who grows the spices we buy, and what do they earn? These articles examine the supply chain from farm to kitchen.
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Spice Kitchen
Chilli Blend Trio – Jerk, Harissa & Togarashi
Transform your dishes with the Chilli Blend Trio from Spice Kitchen. This carefully crafted set includes Jerk, Ha...
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Baharat
Baharat Spice Blend Available in: 20g Bag, 80g Signature Tin, 100g Pouch Baharat (which literally means “spices” in A...
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Harissa
Harissa Spice Blend Available in: 20 g Bag, 80 g Signature Tin, 100 g Pouch Made to delight anyone who loves chilli ...
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Chinese 7 Spice
Chinese 7 Spice Spice Blend Available in: 20g Bag, 80g Signature Tin, 100g Pouch A fragrant blend of spices that pack...
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Spice Kitchen · Museum Edition
The tin that started this journey
Four spice blends, a recipe booklet, a world spice map, and a Masala Dabba — all in a beautifully designed tin created for the museum and cultural sector.