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Fundamentals Collection
Fundamentals Collection

Fundamentals Collection

6, 9, 12 or 24 spices fundamental to any cook. Ships free.

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Elevate your cooking with the Fundamentals Collection. These sets of single-origin spices are sourced directly from smallholder farmers worldwide, ensuring exceptional quality and flavor in every jar.

Choose from 6, 9, 12, or 24 expertly curated spices that are essential for any kitchen. Whether you're a home cook or a seasoned chef, this collection is designed to enhance your everyday dishes. Each spice is carefully packaged in an elegant box, making it a perfect gift or a special treat for yourself.

Plus, enjoy free shipping within the US.

The 6-spice collection includes:

  • Silk Chili Flakes
    The Turkish variety of the Aleppo pepper, our summery, mildly spicy Silk Chili was historically ground using heavy silk ropes, giving them a smooth, slippery texture. They have a warm, tomato-like flavor and a medium heat, similar to Espelette and Korean chilis.
    Origin:

    Kahramanmaras, Turkey

    Size: 1.8 oz
    Heat index: Mild
    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    1% salt
    Ingredients:

    Silk Chili (Capsicum annuum), sunflower seed oil, salt

    • Sprinkle over pasta or pizza
    • Add to soups and stews
    • Use in a fresh fruit salad
    • Garnish meat and veggies
  • Limestone Rosemary - Burlap & Barrel
    Our piney, aromatic rosemary is grown organically in Provence by a cooperative of partner farmers. It boasts a rich, complex, clean flavor that is the result of both careful farming practices and a superlative terroir. It's harvested in early summer, when the small, verdant needles are cut and dried as they ripen to a brilliant green. We pack it as quickly as possible to preserve the delicate oils that give this herb its signature citrus-peel flavor.
    Origin:

    Provence, France

    Size: 1.0 oz
    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    Salt Free
    Ingredients:

    Rosemary leaves (Salvia rosmarinus), cut and dried

    • Sub for fresh rosemary in any recipe
    • Add to soups and stews
    • Use in braises for chicken, red meat and root vegetables
  • Purple Stripe Garlic - Burlap & Barrel
    Our Purple Stripe Garlic powder adds depth and complexity to everything it touches. The powder can be used in place of fresh garlic, or as an upgrade to standard garlic powder. Add it to tomato sauces, stews, salad dressings or simply sprinkle it onto stir-fries or pizza.
    Origin:

    Cao Bằng, Vietnam

    Size: 3.0 oz
    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    Salt Free
    Ingredients:

    Garlic, ground (Allium sativum)

    Amount fresh
    =
    Amound dried
    • Add to onion, carrots and celery as a flavor base for sauces, stews, braises or beans
    • Toss into meat and veggie rubs, stir fries and salad dressings
    • Sprinkle over reheated pizza
  • Flowering Hyssop Thyme - Burlap & Barrel Single Origin Spices
    Our Flowering Hyssop Thyme has a beautiful floral, herbaceous flavor and aroma. It has an ancient history of culinary and medicinal usage in Turkey, where it is the primary ingredient in za'atar. Use it in place of regular thyme with roasted chicken, grilled vegetables and tomato sauces.
    Origin:

    Hatay, Turkey

    Size: 0.8 oz
    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    Salt Free
    Ingredients:

    Hyssop thyme (Thymus capitatus)

    Amount fresh
    =
    Amound dried
    • Add to stocks, soups, stews - especially your tomato sauces
    • Toss with vegetables, olive oil, salt, pepper and chili flakes before cooking
    • Infuse into your butter and use it to baste your meats or veggies
  • Smoked Pimentón Paprika - Burlap & Barrel Single Origin Spices
    Our rich, sweet Smoked Pimentón Paprika comes from a protected region in Western Spain, where sweet red peppers have been grown and smoked for centuries. Fresh peppers are slowly dried over oak coals, which imbue them with a rich, smoky flavor that imparts a savory depth and gorgeous color.
    Origin:

    Extremadura, Spain

    Size: 1.8 oz
    Heat index: No heat
    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    Salt Free
    Ingredients:

    Pimentón de la vera DOP (Capsicum annuum)

    Amount fresh
    =
    Amound dried
    • Sprinkle over popcorn for a savory, smoky bite
    • Mix with salt, ground cumin and coriander for a meat seasoning or dry rub
    • Add to your favorite classic Spanish paella recipe
  • Royal Cinnamon - Burlap & Barrel
    Our Royal Cinnamon is an heirloom variety not widely harvested or exported, and it exemplifies the intense sweetness and spiciness for which Vietnamese cinnamon is prized. Use it in place of Saigon or other cinnamons in pastries and baked goods, or sprinkle into rich, savory meat or tomato-based dishes.
    Origin:

    Quang Nam Mountains, Vietnam

    Size: 1.8 oz
    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    Sugar Free
    Ingredients:

    Royal cinnamon, ground (Cinnamomum loureiroi)

    • Beautiful in baked goods, spice cookies and desserts
    • Sprinkle over yogurt and oatmeal, and add to smoothies
    • Brew with your favorite coffee or tea

The 9-spice collection includes everything in the 6-pack, plus:

  • Wild Mountain Cumin - Burlap & Barrel Single Origin Spices
    Our Wild Mountain Cumin has a savory, penetrating aroma and bright, umami flavor evocative of grilled meats and sweet caramelized onions. The tiny, oblong seeds are hand-picked by foragers in the Hindu Kush mountains of Afghanistan. The seeds are smaller and softer than the cumin you may be used to, and they do not need to be ground before use.
    Origin:

    Badakhshan, Afghanistan

    Size: 1.5 oz
    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    Salt Free
    Ingredients:

    Whole wild cumin (Bunium persicum)

    • Bloom seeds in hot oil or ghee and use as the base for stews, curries or braises
    • Grind seeds and mix with other spices like coriander and black pepper for a savory protein rub 
    • Mix whole seeds into guacamole, vinaigrettes or yogurt-based spreads
  • Szegedi 178 Hot Paprika - Burlap & Barrel
    Our Szegedi 178 Hot Paprika is grown on a small regenerative farm in the oldest paprika-growing region of Hungary by our partner farmer, Péter. Szegedi 178 is an heirloom variety of hot pepper that has a beautiful aroma and a long, warm burn. The peppers are picked ripe, air-cured in mesh bags, dehydrated, ground and blended with sweet paprika in small batches.
    Origin:

    Kalocsa, Hungary

    Size: 1.8 oz
    Heat index: Hot
    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    Salt Free
    Ingredients:

    Hot & sweet paprika peppers (Capsicum annuum), dried and ground

    • Add to soups and stews for a gorgeous color and fresh paprika kick
    • Use in rubs, marinades and dressings
    • Make classic Hungarian dishes like goulash, chicken paprikash and stuffed cabbage
  • Buffalo Ginger
    Our ground Buffalo Ginger is an heirloom ginger variety grown by a group of farmers in the mountains of northern Vietnam. Known for its fruity, floral aroma and powerful heat, this is a complex and flavorful ginger powder that will elevate baked goods, stews and curries, and beverages from hot drinks to cocktails.
    Origin: Cao Bằng, Vietnam
    Size: 1.8 oz
    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    Salt Free
    Ingredients: Ginger, ground (Zingiber officinale)
    Amount fresh
    =
    Amound dried

    • Add to apple pies, cookies, cakes and other baked goods
    • Use in place of fresh ginger in soups, stir-fries and braises
    • Mix ¼ teaspoon with water and honey for a potent ginger tea (or skip the water and stir a pinch of ginger into honey)

The 12-spice collection includes everything in the 6 & 9-pack, plus:

  • Cured Sumac - Burlap & Barrel Single Origin Spices
    Our spectacular Cured Sumac is an easy swap for lemon juice in any recipe, or use it to add character and brightness to salads, fish, meat or dips. It has a bright, sour, salty and slightly fermented flavor.
    Origin:

    Gaziantep, Turkey

    Size: 2.3 oz
    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    no preservatives clear
    non irradiated clear
    1% salt
    Ingredients:

    Sumac berries (Rhus coriaria), salt (salt content is 1% by weight, or about 0.5 grams per jar)

    Amount fresh
    =
    Amound dried
    • Swap it for lemon juice in any recipe
    • Use it to add character and brightness to salads, fish, meat or dips.
    • Sprinkle it over hummus, salad, roasted veggies, meat or scrambled eggs.
  • Fermented White Pepper - Burlap & Barrel
    Our savory, funky Fermented White Peppercorns are highly prized in Indonesia but rarely found in the US. They add a deep umami flavor and funk to everything they touch. They're grown on a family farm on the island of Bangka by a farmer named Pak Sugiri and his son, Ilham. The peppercorns are picked fresh and fermented according to traditional methods.
    Origin:

    Bangka Island, Indonesia

    Size: 2.5 oz
    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    Salt Free
    Ingredients:

     Fermented white peppercorns (Piper nigrum)

    • Substitute for black peppercorns where you want a funky kick
    • Grind over seafood dishes (especially good in crab cakes)
    • Add to blended vegetable soups, like potato or cauliflower soups
  • Zanzibar Black Peppercorns - Burlap & Barrel
    Our award-winning, vine-ripened Zanzibar Black Peppercorns are carefully hand-picked and sun-dried for a bright, lemony and spicy peppercorn that's unlike anything else on the planet. These are rich, chocolate-colored peppercorns with dense wrinkles and a bright, fruity spiciness.
    Origin:

    Zanzibar, Tanzania

    Size: 2.0 oz
    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    Salt Free
    Ingredients:

    Whole black peppercorns (Piper nigrum)

    • Grind over everything for a bright, peppery kick 
    • Make the best cacio e pepe of your life 
    • Cook a few tablespoons with butter, shallots and cream for an Au Poivre sauce
  • Adjustable Grinder Top
    Easy-to-use grinder top with coarse and fine settings. Fits on our regular glass jars.
    Size: 1 g

The 24-spice collection includes everything in the 12-pack, plus:

  • Noble Sweet Paprika - Burlap & Barrel
    Our rich, vibrant Noble Sweet Paprika is grown on a small regenerative farm in the oldest paprika-growing region of Hungary. Perfect for classic Hungarian dishes, this sweet paprika adds richness and depth to anything it touches.
    Origin:

    Kalocsa, Hungary

    Size: 1.8 oz
    Heat index: Mild
    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    Salt Free
    Ingredients:

    Sweet paprika peppers (Capiscum annuum), dried and ground

    • Add to soups and stews for a gorgeous color and fresh, sweet flavor
    • Use in rubs, marinades and dressings
    • Make classic Hungarian dishes like goulash, chicken paprikash and stuffed cabbage
  • Wind-Blown Sea Salt
    This spectacular sea salt is formed in salt pans by evaporating the aquamarine seawater of Tanzania's Swahili Coast. The strong northern Kaskazi winds blow the salt into fine crystals with a bright, mineral flavor profile and versatile texture. Perfect for cooking, baking, pickling, finishing and garnishing, this is your everyday salt — elevated!
    Origin:

    Bagamoyo, Tanzania

    Size: 4.2 oz
    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    Ingredients:

    Sea salt (NaCl)

    • This is your everyday sea salt for cooking and finishing
    • Add to salad dressings, marinades, rubs, soups and stews
    • Sprinkle over finished dishes like steak, vegetables and chicken
    • Stir into a pot of cooked beans
    • Use as a finishing salt on cookies, brownies, cakes and truffles
  • Ground Laurel Bay Leaves - Burlap & Barrel
    Our ground Laurel Bay Leaf is a pure expression of the savory, herbal flavor of the bay leaf. Sourced from the rocky Mediterranean coastline of Turkey, then dried and ground into a powder, it's a versatile alternative to whole bay leaves. Use 1/8 tsp. in place of a whole bay leaf, and there's no need to remove anything from the pot — the powder is edible when ground.
    Origin:

    Denizli, Turkey

    Size: 1.5 oz
    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    Salt Free
    Ingredients:

    Laurel bay leaves, ground (Laurus nobilis)

    Amount fresh
    =
    Amound dried
    • Scoop 1/4-1/2 teaspoon into your chili, soup or stew early in the recipe
    • Add depth with a sprinkling in your pickling jar
  • Toasted Onion Powder - Burlap & Barrel
    Our Toasted Onion Powder has an exceptionally rich, sweet, toasty flavor that leaves other onion powders in the dust. The delicious allium flavor comes through in stews, stocks, braises, rubs, dressings, savory breads and more. It can even be used in sweet baked goods — its onion-y sweetness is unlike anything we've ever tasted.
    Origin:

    Vĩnh Phúc, Vietnam

    Size: 2.9 oz
    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    Salt Free
    Ingredients:

    Onion, dried and ground (Allium cepa)

    • Use in blends that call for onion powder
    • Bloom in oil or butter at the start of cooking any savory dish (in place of or in addition to fresh onion)
    • Add to stocks, soups, sauces, braises and dressings
  • Köfte Baharat - Burlap & Barrel
    Deeply savory and bursting with flavor, Köfte Baharat is a traditional Turkish spice blend for meat. A classic, savory blend of chilis, garlic, cumin and allspice, it has a warm flavor and enticing aroma and is perfect for Turkish and Eastern Mediterranean dishes. Versatile and balanced, it's at home in sausage, burgers, veggies, beans and soups.
    Origin:

    Istanbul, Turkey

    Size: 1.8 oz
    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    no preservatives clear
    non irradiated clear
    4% Salt
    Ingredients:

    Black Urfa chili, silk chili, cumin, allspice, garlic, sea salt, sunflower seed oil

    • Rub on meats or vegetables before grilling or roasting
    • Add to meatball or bulgur mix before cooking
  • Curry
    An aromatic homage to the trade winds across the Indian Ocean, our golden Swahili Coast Curry is descended from thousands of years of culinary exchange. The spices in this Origin Blend were grown in an organic agroforestry system and then dried, ground and blended by our partner cooperative.
    Origin:

    Stone Town, Zanzibar

    Size: 2.1 oz
    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    Salt Free
    Ingredients:

    Cumin, coriander, garlic, turmeric, black pepper, fenugreek, fennel, ginger, cardamom

    • Use as a rub for meat and vegetables for roasting
    • Simmer in coconut milk for stews
    • Bloom in oil or ghee to start cooking a fragrant dish
  • Cinnamon Quills
    Our hand-rolled Cinnamon Quills are beautifully fragrant and made just for us by our partners in Sri Lanka. Their skinny shape is a mark of incredible skill — each one is hand-rolled and custom-cut to fit in this jar! Use them in place of standard cinnamon sticks in hot beverages, porridge, rice pudding, and savory dishes like braises and stews.
    Origin:

    Matale, Sri Lanka

    Size: 0.8 oz
    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    Salt Free
    Ingredients:

     Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)

    • Add to warm drinks like hot chocolate, mulled wine, coffee and teas
    • Use in rice pudding, ice cream and other desserts
    • Slide into long-cooked stews and braises
    • Sub for a standard cinnamon stick in any recipe
  • Cloud Forest Cardamom (Ground Pods) - Burlap & Barrel
    Our Cloud Forest Cardamom is sweet and tart, reminiscent of summer fruits, fresh herbs and cut grass. It comes straight from a single-estate regenerative farm in the high-altitude cloud forests of Guatemala. The fruit turns yellow as it ripens on the vine and has a softer and sweeter flavor that makes it a perfect upgrade to standard green cardamom.
    Origin:

    Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

    Size: 1.9 oz
    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    Salt Free
    Ingredients:

    Ground cardamom pods (Elettaria cardamomum)

    • Cook down with fruit juice for a savory/sweet sauce or jam
    • Add to your meat or veggie rub, especially for chicken or lamb
    • Use in cakes, muffins, pastries and other desserts 
    • Sprinkle over oatmeal or into smoothies
  • Herati Saffron - Burlap & Barrel
    Our uncommonly delicate Herati Saffron threads have a beautiful delicate floral flavor, golden color and warm, honeyed fragrance reminiscent of dried roses and fresh hay. The threads are pulled carefully from the flower, leaving a characteristic flame-colored tail. Saffron is a key element in sweet and savory cuisines from the Mediterranean to South Asia.
    Origin:

    Herat, Afghanistan

    Size: 0.5 g
    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    Salt Free
    Ingredients:

    Whole saffron threads (Crocus sativa)

    • Steep a few threads in warm water when making crunchy baked rice
    • Add a pinch of threads when making paella
    • Fold into buttery bread, cake or cookie doughs 
    • Steep in cream for a rich pasta sauce 

  • Cobanero Chili Flakes - Burlap & Barrel
    Our Cobanero Chili Flakes are a rare Maya variety of chili pepper with a fierce, bright, slightly smoky heat and a lush, fruity, peachy aroma. The chilis are grown in the mountains around the city of Cobán, Guatemala. They're spicier than serrano peppers and in the same range as cayenne. Perfect for anyone who appreciates true chili flavor!
    Origin:

    Cobán, Guatemala

    Size: 1.5 oz
    Heat index: Hot
    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    Salt Free
    Ingredients:

    Cobanero chili pepper (Capsicum annuum)

    • Add to your pot of beans, roasts or braises
    • Add to your marinades or sauces for an extra kick
  • Ground Red River Coriander
    Our savory, herbaceous Red River Coriander is an heirloom varietal with small, dark seeds. It is aromatic and boldly flavored, with earthy undertones and just a touch of lemon zest.
    Origin:

    Hải Dương, Vietnam

    Size: 2.0 oz
    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    Salt Free
    Ingredients:

    Coriander seed (Coriandrum sativum), ground

    • Sprinkle over root vegetables before roasting
    • Combine with toasted chilis, cumin, garlic and tomato paste and lemon juice for a homemade harissa
    • Combine with cardamom or orange zest in a Bundt cake
  • New Harvest Turmeric - Burlap & Barrel
    Our exceptionally sweet, floral New Harvest Turmeric is grown organically on a farm in southern India by Dr. Salunkhe, an expert farmer specializing in sustainable agricultural techniques. Its high curcumin content (4%) makes it ideal for both culinary and nutritional uses, and it's perfect for both sweet and savory applications, in curries and other dishes, as well as in turmeric teas and lattes.
    Origin:

    Satara, India

    Size: 1.9 oz
    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    Salt Free
    Ingredients:

    Ground turmeric (Curcuma longa)

    • Blend into a chicken or vegetable soup
    • Mix into sweet or savory doughs for a vibrant color and earthy flavor 
    • Sprinkle into rice dishes 
    • Use as a marinade for fish, tofu or other light proteins
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"No set will get the job done better than this collection of ethically sourced spices."

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