The Spice Merchant

06/04/2026

𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐏𝐞𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 - Native to Ethiopia, Somalia, and Sudan, it’s traditionally used alongside coffee in Ethiopia. It adds a unique exotic, fruity aroma to dishes—or try it in brewed coffee for a true Ethiopian-style experience.

06/02/2026

We want to put out a huge thank you for everyone who helped us raise money for our rainforest and ocean conservation projects. As of now:

62M acres protected across the globe with an additional 80M acres in progress
3,356 threatened species safeguarded
98% of the rainforest we’ve protected remains intact

Through our Cacao Republic fundraiser we raised 600 dollars which 100% goes to conservation in urgently needed areas being affected by logging, pollution, recourse extraction and other man caused issues.

Let’s all work together and save our natural world. Next fundraiser will take place at crossroads market. My print of the mobula rays will go up for auction with 100% of the proceeds going to ocean conservation.

06/02/2026

Grains of Paradise are native to the west coast of Africa and are closely related to both ginger and cardamom, giving them a wonderfully complex flavor with peppery, citrusy, and warming notes.

Before black pepper became widely available, Grains of Paradise were a popular spice throughout Europe and were even used to flavor gin. As pepper prices dropped, this remarkable spice slowly faded from the spotlight.

Today, it remains a favorite among chefs and spice lovers looking to add something truly unique to their cooking. Have you tried this historic African spice yet?

05/31/2026

𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐏𝐞𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫 - These vibrant berries were highly valued by the ancient Incans and have been used for centuries. Their delicate peppery flavor, subtle earthy notes, and stunning pink-red color make them a favorite for seasoning meats, seafood, salads, and finishing dishes.

05/28/2026

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05/23/2026

Try our Piri Piri Sauce Recipe for your next BBQ!

This sauce is a spicy, tangy and garlic forward mix that goes great with chicken, seafood or as a dipping sauce. Piri Piri translates to "Pepper Pepper" in Sawhali, and with the amount of chili's and peppers that go into it its easy to see where the name came from. This Sauce has spread like wildfir...

05/21/2026

Portugese Piri Piri (Peri Peri) combines garlic, paprika, herbs, and fiery Bird’s Eye chilies into one bold and addictive Portuguese spice blend. Perfect for marinades, BBQ, stir fries, roasted vegetables, soups, and more. 🌶️🔥

05/19/2026

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢 - Reaching over 2 million Scoville Heat Units, the Carolina Reaper is a fiery cross between a Ghost Pepper and Red Habanero. The flavor starts with a surprising sweetness before unleashing an intense, mouth-numbing heat that true chili lovers chase. 🌶️🔥

05/18/2026

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐲 - Bright, herbaceous, and full of fresh flavor 🌿 Our parsley adds subtle grassy and peppery notes that bring soups, roasted vegetables, meats, sauces, and Mediterranean dishes to life.

05/14/2026

𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢 - Native to Trinidad & Tobago, the Trinidad Scorpion is one of the hottest peppers in the world packing over 1.2 million Scoville Heat Units, this legendary chili delivers an intense, lingering heat that has made it famous among spice lovers everywhere. 🔥🦂