Herbs & Spices

Lumi are dried limes that are used across the Arab World and more extensively in the Gulf. Ground them to add an acidic punch to dishes or throw them in...

Handcrushed, sun-dried local chillies give a needed kick to any dish, whether as a background spice or central taste they are a pillar of any pantry.

Black pepper came to prominence as a substitute for 'long pepper' which preceded it in ancient times. It wasn't until the Industrial Age that it became a ubiquitous seasoning next...

These sun-dried rose petals are a great addition to desserts such as rice pudding or our Date and Rose Taboon. You can rub them over anything from grilled fish to soft cheese to...

A versatile spice, coriander seeds should always be toasted first to bring out their aroma. Can be added directly when cooking soups or stews and ground when adding to marinades...

Cloves are generally known for their use in winter desserts but are a robust savoury spice as well. Put a few cloves in your black tea as well for a...

Zaatar is one of the most definitive ingredients of Belad Al Sham. Many of us eat it everyday, one way or another. However, very few of us actually know anything...

If zaatar is a herb blend, dukka is it’s spice blend cousin. Whereas zaatar has general rules to follow, dukka is unique to every region and home.  Our dukka blend...

Our sumac is locally grown, then dried and ground to give you a citrusy, tart aroma that is great in salads, marinades or stews. Sumac was historically used as a substitute...