Australian Spices

This Southern-style meat rub will change the way you barbecue forever. We rescue imperfect coffee beans from Melbourne's best roasters and combine them with activated charcoal, smoky chipotle chilli and earthy cocoa to make a blend that packs a rich, deep and satisfying punch.

Flavour Notes: Smoky, earthy, complex, mildly herbaceous, mild heat

Cuisine: Australian

Heat Level: 1/5

With no MSG and all-natural ingredients, enjoy our take on an Australian classic. Developed in Adelaide in the 1970s, chicken salt was originally produced as a seasoning for rotisserie chickens. Word quickly spread and this quintessential Aussie spice was soon to be found in fish and chip shops throughout the country. Savoury with a hint of sweetness, this salt can be used as a dry rub on chicken or is perfect for hot chips, roast potatoes, tempura vegetables or try on buttered popcorn.

Flavour Notes: Umami rich, slightly sweet, savoury

Cuisine: Australian

Heat Level: 0/5

Only in the last decade have Australian bush herbs been recognised for their intense and unique flavours in national and international kitchens. Many bush herbs are painstakingly hand harvested by Indigenous communities under harsh conditions. Add to breads, dampers, scones and casseroles, or try in pumpkin or sweet potato dishes. Fragrant and hearty, these precious herbs sing with the spirit and flavour of the Australian bush.

Flavour Notes: Herbaceous, savoury, slight citrus

Cuisine: Australian

Heat Level: 0/5

This versatile all-Australian blend has a robust lemon flavour which complements the deep pungency of Queensland-grown black pepper. The salty flavour comes from a herb called saltbush, used here in place of salt. A subtle sweet note of aniseed and thyme complete this fragrant blend.

Big in flavour and easy to use, BBQ Bloke's Spice is just the thing for every barbecue lover. Dry-marinate meat in spice mix, heat oil on BBQ and cook to your liking. With a hint of chilli and a kick of pepper, this blend goes well with beef, lamb, chicken and pork. When mixed into a wet marinade with oil, it is great on roast potatoes.

Flavour Notes: Smoky, savoury, gently spiced, zingy

Cuisine: Australian

Heat Level: 2/5

Complex and bold, Native Red Gum Smoked Salt comes from the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. These sea salt flakes have been smoked over Australian native red gum for 72 hours. The smoking results in a unique and aromatic finishing salt which adds natural depth to both savoury and sweet dishes. To be used as a finishing salt on meats, seafood, salads, soups, vegetables and even desserts to add a rich, smoky flavour.

In this blend, we have tried to capture the uniqueness and diversity of the Australian bush. From the explosive Tasmanian native pepperberry to the astringent desert bush tomato, your palate will be taken on a journey throughout Australia. Used sparingly, it can be added to an array of dishes as a delicious substitute for regular pepper.

Flavour Notes: Peppery, fragrant, earthy, bright

Cuisine: Australian

Heat Level: 0/5

Wattleseed is a star in the native Australian spice world; its earthy aromas of chocolate, coffee and hazelnut inspire creativity in the kitchen. Hand beaten from the pods of acacias by Indigenous Australians, wattleseed can be added to pancake batter, desserts, baked goods and sauces.

Roast Vegetable Salt is a simple way to upgrade your vegetable cooking. A fantastic addition to all roast vegetables, it can be used before and after cooking. Sprinkle it onto hot chips, wedges, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, peeled potatoes: any potatoes!

Flavour Notes: Herbaceous, salty, aromatic

Cuisine: German

Heat Level: 0/5

This aromatic finishing salt is a summer garden in a jar. We've made it a low-sodium salt blend by adding almost 25% saltbush to a delicious, fresh and summery blend of herbs, petals and Victorian sea salt. Use it as a low-sodium alternative to seasoning with pure salt, as it contains 70% less sodium than mainstream table salts.

Flavour Notes: Fresh, salty, herbaceous, gently floral

Cuisine: Australian

Heat Level: 0/5

This fresh blend of garden herbs adds vibrancy and colour to every salad and dressing. With Salad Herbs, you'll be enjoying the flavours of summer all year round.

Flavour Notes: Herbaceous, balanced savoury and sweet

Cuisine: German

Heat Level: 0/5

Also known as 'old man saltbush', Saltbush is native to mainland Australia and is widely used to aid in the reclamation of saline soils.

One of the best known Australian native herbs, lemon myrtle will happily grow in most Australian backyards. Its leaves, known botanically as Backhousia citriodora, carry a bright citrus flavour and aroma valued in native Australian cooking.

The most sought-after and heavily traded spice in history, pepper lives up to its expectations by transforming blandness into bite in almost every imaginable dish. Add peppercorn, whole or ground, to meats, fish and vegetables, as well as salads, rice and sandwiches. Even sweet dishes such as Indian chai enjoy a subtle background kick from a small amount of freshly ground pepper. Australian Black Peppercorn is full-bodied, rich and fragrant.

The most sought-after and heavily traded spice in history, pepper lives up to its expectations by transforming blandness into bite in almost every imaginable dish. Add peppercorn, whole or ground, to meats, fish and vegetables, as well as salads, rice and sandwiches. Even sweet dishes such as Indian chai enjoy a subtle background kick from a small amount of freshly ground pepper. Australian Black Peppercorn is full-bodied, rich and fragrant.