Herbs, Spices & Teas

Use Bratkartoffel Spice to make bratkartoffeln, or ‘fried potatoes’, a traditional German dish where potatoes and onions are thinly sliced, then pan fried in butter with spices until crisp and golden brown. Bratkartoffeln can be eaten as a main meal with fried eggs or as a side dish to roasts. This popular and flavourful blend can also add extra flavour to various stews and purées.

Flavour Notes: Herbaceous, savoury, warmly spiced, complex

Cuisine: German

Heat Level: 0/5

Aleppo Peppers are highly desirable for their fresh, fruity flavour and the mild heat that builds slowly on the palate. Aleppo Peppers have a salty, oily flavour that distinguishes them from their crushed red pepper or paprika siblings. These lustrous lacquer-red flakes will add an extra bit of heat and drama to your favourite dishes.

Heat Level: 3/10

Effortlessly bring tangy, smoky depth and a gentle touch of heat from the African Birdseye (peri peri) chilli to any dish with this versatile blend. Create an authentic wet marinade to coat your protein, or stir it into mayonnaise for a delicious perinaise. Pairs perfectly with chicken or other meats, and makes vegetables like corn shine.

For extra heat, add more Birdseye chillies.

Flavour Notes: Smoky, tangy, mild heat

Cuisine: Portuguese

Heat Level: 1/5

Hot, hot, hot! But oh, so delicious. Harissa is consumed in its native Tunisia as an accompaniment to couscous, grilled meats and slow-cooked stews. It is a versatile chilli blend that can be used in many ways. This spicy seasoning can be stirred into soups and stews, used as a dry rub, mixed with plain yoghurt to marinate chicken or as a dip, or combined with diced tomatoes to spoon onto kebabs and wraps.

Flavour Notes: Punchy, fiery, smoky, fragrant

Cuisine: Tunisian

Heat Level: 4/5

Known as mulled wine in English, Glühwein is winter magic in a glass; warming hands and souls during Germany's coldest months. Our Glühwein Gewürz is made with traditional mulling spices including wild hibiscus for ruby colour, cinnamon and clove for warmth, with star anise and orange peel for fragrance. Perfect for mulled wine, stewed winter fruit, as well as grown-up and kids' punch. First time making Glühwein? Try our Glühwein Spice Kit for everything you need in one go.

Flavour Notes: Warmly spiced, citrus-edged, lightly floral

Cuisine: German

Heat Level: 0/5

This lively mix celebrates the French Canadian, Spanish and African influences of Cajun and Creole cooking. Inspired by the bold, rustic flavours of Louisiana's famous gumbos, jambalayas, blackened fish and grilled meats, this blend offers a Mardi Gras of flavour, to be enjoyed any day of the week.

Flavour Notes: Smoky, savoury, complex, lightly sweet

Cuisine: American

Heat Level: 2/5

One of Japan's most beloved condiments, furikake is a delicious finishing sprinkle that adds flavour, texture and savoury umami to rice dishes, salads, poke bowls, or even smashed avocado on toast. Our take combines the traditional nori seaweed flakes and toasted sesame seeds with a fresh citrus twist from finger lime, makrut lime leaf and orange peel. Itadakimasu!

Flavour Notes: Zingy, umami-rich, crunchy

Cuisine: Japanese

Heat Level: 0/5

The crunchy, golden biscuits made with spekulaas spice in the Netherlands and neighbouring countries for St Nicholas Day on the 5th/6th of December are traditionally shaped using hand-carved wooden moulds before baking. Saint Nicholas was known for his secret gift giving, such as putting coins in the shoes of his faithful. He is remembered to this day when spekulaas biscuits are baked.

Flavour Notes: Warmly spiced, aromatic, festive

Cuisine: Dutch

Heat Level: 0/5

Celebrate the flavours of Australia with the Five Favourites - Australian Flavours Gift Pack.

Used by Indigenous Australians for generations, native ingredients bring uniquely Australian aromas and flavours to seafood, meat, vegetables and desserts. Each sachet comes with a matching recipe card sleeve to help turn the collection into something delicious.

With original artwork packaging by Australian illustrator The Nonsense Maker, this ready-to-gift collection is a thoughtful present for anyone who loves to cook.

While chillies are mostly used for their flavour and heat, paprika is used for its vibrant colour and full-bodied flavour. Also from the capsicum family, paprika is the name given to only slightly hot members. This paprika (also known as 'pimentón ahumado') is strongly smoked and neither sweet nor hot.

Inspired by the bustling hawker halls of South-East Asia, this full-flavoured blend is perfect for mid-week family dinners and entertaining. A mix of warm spices, complex aromatics and vibrant herbs, it works equally well as a marinade, dry rub, stir-fry seasoning or curry base. Equally delicious on chicken, pork, tofu and vegetables.

Flavour Notes: Aromatic, mild heat, herbaceous

Cuisine: South East Asian

Heat Level: 1/5

A fragrant, authentic Sri Lankan spice blend that makes for delectable mild coconut curries celebrating seafood, poultry, vegetables and nuts. Named in honour of Suja, a revered Sri Lankan elder and gifted cook who understood the complex, nuanced flavours of traditional Sri Lankan dishes.

Try our Sri Lankan Cashew, Chicken or Beetroot curries with this blend.

Flavour Notes: Warmly spiced, aromatic, earthy

Cuisine: Sri Lankan

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

Dreamy and aromatic, Apple Pie Tea is delicious when paired with afternoon treats or warm desserts. This all-naturally sweet tea, with apple pieces and raisins, and hints of delicate vanilla and aromatic cassia, evokes the taste of a warming apple pie with custard. It's caffeine-free, with no added sugar.

Minty and tart with a subtle sweet aftertaste, Eva's Yummy Tummy Tea will freshen your day. This organic tisane blends spearmint and liquorice root with lemongrass, hibiscus, lemon myrtle, Siberian ginseng and calendula petal, to cleanse and refresh the palate after a rich meal.

Inspired by the age-old Yucatan dish cochinita pibil, this rub helps you cook an authentic Mexican family favourite at home. With smokiness and a mild, earthy heat from chipotle, and vibrancy from the traditional annatto seed, this blend is a sure-fire hit for lovers of Mexican food. Make low-and-slow pulled pork to serve in tacos, burritos, with rice and beans, in sliders or as a pizza topping. This versatile blend also makes a delicious chipotle mayo and combines well with beans for a vegetarian taco filling.

Flavour Notes: Smoky, savoury, earthy, medium heat

Cuisine: Mexican

Heat Level: 3/5