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The seeds of a tropical tree (bixa orellana) native to the Americas and brought, like many other good things, to Far East by the Spaniards. Also ca...

Bird's eye chile peppers, sometimes called Thai chiles, are frequently used to add spice in Southeast Asian cuisine. The small chiles grow on small...

Black salt (which gets its name from its colour when in lump form) is pink when ground. It has a tangy taste and a smoky, (surprisingly appealing) ...

In Southeast Asia, butterfly pea flowers are used to impart a bright blue colour to food (notably glutinous rice deserts) and beverages. The pleasa...

Tangy, earthy, sweet, salty, faintly sulferous from black salt and asafoetida, chaat masala is sprinkled over foods rather than used in cooking. Th...

Custom South China Seas Apron 12 oz 100% cotton canvas in Black All straps, hardware and stitching in Black Storage pockets and towel loop for...

So-called "true" cinnamon (cinnamomum zeylanicum or c. verum) has a warm, sweet, woody perfume that is more delicate than its more intense cousin, ...

Used in both sweet and savoury dishes in almost every culinary tradition, there are few more ubiquitous spices than cinnamon, What we call cinnamon...

As a culinary herb, coriander (coriandrum sativum) is also known as cilantro or Chinese parsley. The seeds however have a completely different flav...

Curry leaves are aromatic herbs used in South Indian cooking. These aromatic leaves have a lemon scent and a distinct, pungent taste that has been ...

Fennel (foeniculum vulgare) seeds add a warm, spicy, licoricey flavour and fragrance to Indian and Far Eastern curries and spice mixes It is also u...

Galangal has an exotic flavour unlike anything else. It is sometimes described as peppery with hints of pine and citrus. Commonly used in Thai, Lao...

South China Seas Flavours of China Gift Set is a great gift for someone who want to have a taste of Chinese cuisine, it consists of Star Anise, Fiv...

Looking for a gift ? Try our Global Heat gift set collection. It included the Shichimi Togarashi from Japan, the Gochugaru from Korea and the Alepp...

South China Seas Indian Spice set includes three spices to get you started on your Indian cuisine adventures. We included Curry Powder, Amchur Mang...

Take your appetite to the Middle East with these premium handcrafted spice blends. Our collection includes Dukkah, Sumac and Za'atar that allow you...

Our Smokey Chile spice set is just enough spice without setting your mouth on fire. It includes Ancho Chile, Chipotle Morita and Roasted Green Hatc...

Young ginger has a milder ginger flavor with a hint of sweet floral fragrance. The easiest way to differentiate young ginger is its light cream and...

Grains of paradise (aframomum melegueta) also known as Melegueta pepper and Guinea pepper, is native to West Africa. Once quite popular in Europe, ...

Black and red Hawaiian salts are both harvested on the island of Molokai and dried at a relatively low temperature to preserve the trace minerals a...

Jamaica (ha-MAI-ka) is the Mexican name for hibiscus blossoms: the base of a popular, hot-pink, fruity tropical beverage. Here it is added to sea s...

Kaffir Limes have a scent and fragrance unlike any other citrus. Both the zest and fuit of the leaves are wonderfully fragrant and flavorful and ar...

The citrus fruit has been a staple of Filipino and Southeast Asian cooking for ages. The flavour is a very tart combination of lemon, lime and oran...

Kalonji (nigella sativa) adds a sweet, nutty flavour and a resinous floral fragrance to vegetable dishes, pickles, curries and breads. In northern ...

These prized and geographically protected Cambodian peppercorns are grown in the ideal conditions of Kampot Province. Handpicked at red ripeness, t...

These prized and geographically protected peppercorns are grown in Cambodia's verdant southwest. Handpicked when ripe red, the berries are hulled, ...

Culinary Lavender is an incredibly versatile herb for cooking. In today’s upscale restaurants, fresh edible flowers are making a comeback as enhanc...

Lemongrass is a herb native to Thailand known for its citrus and ginger like taste. It lends its citrus-like aroma and zing to many Thai dishes, it...

Our Salt Free Curry powder is a blend that perfectly combines coriander, turmeric, cayenne, and other aromatic spices that taste great in marinade...

Green peppercorns are rich in vitamin C and K, which are powerful antioxidants and can help in lowering the concentration of free radicals and redu...

Snake Fruit or Salak is native to Indonesia where it is prized for its intense, pineapple or jackfruit like flavor. Simply crack the thin (spikey) ...

Black sesame seeds are not hulled, which gives them a bolder, and less sweet flavour and a slightly crunchier texture. Sesame seeds are used in bak...

This coarse Sea Salt is smoked using alder and hickory woods. It has a subtle smoky flavor and fragrance. Use sparingly as a finishing salt, or add...

Intensely fragrant! Split the bean lengthwise, scrape out the seeds and use them in sauces, or baking, etc. The empty pod can be used to infuse mil...

White pepper is allowed to fully ripen on the vine, and ultimately yields a whiter, cleaner pepper. It has a less pungent flavor, and is slightly m...