Clove is a warming spice with a distinctive taste often associated with winter drinks and Christmas treats. It has unique properties that has seen it increase in popularity as a health drink, with clove tea being one of the best ways to consume...
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Nutmeg is a spice derived from several species of Myristica, with the most common being fragrant nutmeg (Myristica fragrans). The seeds are ground into a powder to produce the spice, with the red seed covering, known as the “aril”, used to make...
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Cardamom is a key ingredient in masala chai, a milky, spicy beverage consumed throughout India. This spice has a very complex flavour, one that is both spicy and fragrant, and as a result, it works great in a wide variety of dishes and beverages...
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Next to saffron, vanilla is the most expensive spice in the world. It has become synonymous with things that are “plain” and “bland”, but it actually possesses a rich depth of flavour and is one of the most popular and well-known tastes in the...
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Fennel is a flowering plant in the same family as carrots. It is native to the Mediterranean, has a strong anise flavour, and produces seeds that can be used as a spice and can also be made into a herbal tea. In this guide, we’ll take a closer...
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Fenugreek has a long history of use as a food staple and was prized by the Romans, who used it to flavour wine. The first recorded use of fenugreek dates back over 6,000 years, making it one of the oldest spices still in use today. The fenugreek...
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Anise, which is perhaps better known as Aniseed, is a uniquely flavoured spice that can be used to make herbal teas and to flavour a host of foods and beverages. Commonly mistaken for star anise (more on that later), anise goes by the generic...
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Chilli peppers are all the rage these days. Producers are growing more than ever and making them hotter than ever, and consumer appetite for these little spices has never been greater. The question is: Are chilli peppers actually good for you?...
Read moreCayenne pepper is a spice in the capsicum family often sold in a dried, powdered form. It’s one of the most widely used peppers in the world and can be used to flavour a host of dishes, with its level of heat described as “moderate” (around...
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Coriander, also known as cilantro, is one of the world’s most popular herbs, but it’s also polarising. In this guide, we’ll look at some surprising facts and health benefits of fresh coriander herb and seed, shedding some light on why this herb...
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