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We sell over 50 different organic dried herbs and spices from essentials such as Black Pepper and Bay leaves through to speciality ingredients and blends. Go organic and let the natural flavour, colour and aroma of pure, organic herbs and spices infuse your dish.
If you are looking for some inspiration for dinner then please check out some of the recipes in our Recipe section>>
Allspice, in spite of its misleading name, is not a blend of many different spices but is actually the dried berry of the West Indian Allspice tree.
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Part of the mint family, Basil comes in many shapes, colours, sizes and flavours.
10g
A real store cupboard essential, the dried leaf of the bay laurel tree adds a depth of flavour to many dishes.
7g
Caraway is one of the most ancient of all herbs, and said to have been in use for thousands of years for both medicinal and culinary purposes.
25g
Cardamom is used widely throughout the Indian sub-continent and is probably best known in this country as an ingredient of curry.
15g
Ground Chilli Pepper is an essential kitchen ingredient and by buying our organic blend you have the assurance that you are buying pure Chilli with nothing else added.
The blend of star anise, cassia bark, fennel seed, garlic, mustard seed, ginger root, black peppercorns and lemon peel adds a sweet, sharp flavour to any recipe.
A simple, warming addition to many sweet recipes from ice cream and buns, through to baked apples or rice pudding.
Rolled bark from the cinnamon tree, Cinnamon Quills are an excellent addition to poaching syrups as well as to savoury and spicy dishes such as a chilli or stew.
Cloves are the dried flower buds of an evergreen tree. They are one of the most versatile of all the spices, and add a pungent, sweet flavour to both sweet and savoury dishes.
Coriander, also known as cilantro and Chinese parsley, is said to have originated in the East and is widely used in Asian and Middle Eastern cooking.
To release the aroma and flavours of Coriander Seeds it is best to dry fry them before either crushing or adding whole to dishes where they give a sweet, spicy, woody flavour.
Ground Coriander is an easy-to-use alternative to the whole seeds and is ideal for use in any dish where the texture of whole seeds would not be welcome.
The pungent, sweet, spicy, smoky notes of Cumin add depth to spiced foods where they compliment the heat of chilli and ginger.
If you enjoy simple, grilled fish, flavoursome sauces for steamed vegetables or a great pork chop, then you should certainly already be a fan of Dill.
Fennel has an intense, sweet, aniseed flavour with a delicate nutty finish. It has been used in cooking for thousands of years and was known to the ancient Greeks and Romans.
Fenugreek is a very popular spice in the East, but to Western tastes it is a little bitter to be used on its own so is often used as an ingredient in spice mixes.
No spice cupboard is complete without Garam Masala. The classic Indian blend of hot, peppery and sweet spices is widely used in many Indian dishes.
Ground Garlic can be used whenever a recipe calls for fresh garlic and is a great standby to have in the cupboard.
Ginger has been a favourite spice for centuries and was first brought along the spice routes from the East for use in both sweet and savoury dishes.
As the name suggests these are the herbs you will need for recipes that bring back memories of delicious meals eaten on shaded terraces washed down with a glass of local wine.
12g
Our Hot Spice mix is a perfect base to many curry dishes.
Although Juniper is probably most widely known as the main flavour in gin, it is also an important culinary spice.
The fresh taste of Lemon Grass is essential for the cuisine of Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka. The spice is most popular in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and on the Indonesian islands.
Mace comes from the same tree as nutmeg and prior to harvesting actually forms a lacy netting around the whole nutmeg. Once the Mace is removed the nutmeg can be sold as a spice on its own, as can the Mace.
Marjoram is a member of the oregano family, and as a result there is often some confusion around whether they are in fact the same herb.
Mint is probably one of our best-known herbs and the classic joint of roast lamb would certainly not be complete without it.
Our organic Mixed Herb blend is a classic mix of herbs that will give a truly British flavour to stews, casseroles, roasts and stuffings.
If you already enjoy, or are about to start baking, our organic Mixed Spice is a must-have.
A unique combination of 8 organically grown herbs, traditional spices, and enriching flowers carefully blended to create a distinctive and full-bodied flavour.
5 hand tied muslin pouches
Although it is less commonly used in the West than the yellow variety, Brown Mustard Seed is a key ingredient in many Indian recipes and is a must-have if you enjoy cooking curries.
30g
Mustard was originally introduced into Europe by the Romans and today it is the Yellow Mustard Seeds that are the most commonly used variety in Western cuisine.
Why buy expensive ready-made mustards to take up fridge space when you can make your own at any time?
The seed of the nutmeg tree, a whole Nutmeg typically measures around 2cm in length and is fairly hard.
The word Oregano is derived from the ancient Greek ‘oreiganon’ meaning ‘ornament of the mountain’.
Paprika is the Hungarian word for dried, ground, red bell peppers, and it is Hungary that we primarily associate with Paprika, as it is the essential ingredient for goulash.
Parsley is one of our best known native herbs and possibly the most widely used herb worldwide.
Black Peppercorns are the berries of a tropical climbing shrub. The berries are picked in bunches, on their stalks, when they are still green and un-ripe.
Our organic Black Ground Peppercorns are premium quality peppercorns that have been ground to give a finer texture than can be obtained from milled peppercorns.
White Peppercorns are produced by leaving the berries on the vine longer than is done for black pepper until they are ripe and red.
Another typically English herb, although Rosemary originates near the Mediterranean, its name meaning “dew of the sea”.
Sage is considered to have a warm, slightly peppery flavour that some people refer to as astringent.
Star-shaped and tasting of anise, they didn’t use too much imagination when naming Star Anise!
The pungent aroma and flavour of Thyme has made it a popular herb in Western civilisations for thousands of years.
India produces nearly all the world's Turmeric, and consumes 80% of its own crop.
Vanilla has always been held up as one of the most exotic and sensual of spices.
2 Pods
Our organic Vanilla Powder is simply dried, ground vanilla pods.
5g
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