Seed Collection

Allspice is known by many names from around the world : Jamaica pepper, pepper, myrtle pepper, pimenta, Turkish yenibahar and newspice Whatever the name you know Allspice by the flavour is the same through them all The allspice is grown in Jamaica - the...

Aniseeds are one of these confusing spices, is it fennel, star anise or liquorice? Its all of the these and none of theseWhen eating aniseeds, the flavour of other spices comes through with a familiarity. Aniseeds have been used in food for a very long...

Annatto is a wonderful seed from Latin America Producing deep colour in sauces, when used in small amounts the flavour will be hidden behind the other ingredients When used in large amounts, annatto is an earthy peppery flavour comes through with a...

Maw Seeds have been used for many generations in many cultures We use maw seeds mostly in breads in Europe where the blue is usually used as the flavours of nutty sweetness are enhanced with cooking and baking Like so many spices humans have been...

Ever wondered what the difference is between Brown Linseed and Golden (Yellow) Linseed? Well very little - the biggest being the colour of the seed coat, the flavour is the same throughout Linseed is the seed we eat but did you know we also get Linen...

Caraway in ancient times was referred to as Persian cumin and meridian fennel in many references for its similar flavour to both In fact caraway is sweeter than fennel and is a different form of cumin flavour producing its own unique flavour The anise...

Cardamom Black evolved in India and while the Green Cardamom is now grown in Guatemala, Cardamom Black is still Indian Cardamom Black is from the Bengali Region of India to Nepal While both are related to each the plants separated sub species some time...

Guatemala has had devastating volcanic eruption depositing ash over the growing fields destroying much of their crops, the Cardamom pods have increased in cost to us 4 fold   Our powder is available, this was ground from stock that is...

Celery Seeds are not from celery as in the salad, the two plants that we know as celery were connected eons ago but split into the fresh celery sticks and the plant we take the seeds from Celery is wonderfully distinctive in its flavour and the seeds...

Coriander Seeds Coriander must belong to a group of spices that have influenced every cuisine on the planet - for a good reason! In the UK, Coriander has been used since the 14th Century but found in the tomb of Tutankhamen and ancient Greece - 2000...

Cumin Seeds Cumin and its wonderful earthy warm flavour making it the second most used spice on the planet behind black pepper Cumin is one of the cornerstones of the spice world, used by humans for thousands of years influencing cuisines for...

Whats the difference between Cumin Seeds and Cumin Seeds Black?Somewhere in the past this wonderful plant seed was traded through the civilisations at the time - ancient Greece, Babylon and Egypt to name a fewThese wonderful spice merchants of olde...

Dill Seeds have a cross over flavour of Caraway and Dill Tips Not as strong as dill tips in pungent flavour, ideal when looking for a backdrop of Dill flavour and not at the front Dill seeds are taken from the flowering Dill plants, the Dill plants are...

Fennel seeds are taken from a wonderful herb with so many other herbs being referenced to fennel it really must be the chicken of the spice world Fennel seeds has a anise type flavour that goes so well with so many cuisines, the Europe it has been used...

Organic Fennel seeds are taken from a wonderful herb with so many other herbs being referenced to fennel it really must be the chicken of the spice world Organic Fennel seeds has a anise type flavour that goes so well with so many cuisines, the...

Fenugreek has a very pungent sweet nutty flavour that goes great is so many seasonings and cuisines Like so many of herbs and spices today fenugreek regular use dates back thousands of years The seeds are taken from a fully matured flower giving nature...

Juniper Berries, the name is so sweet and yet comes with its infamous hangover when made into Gin Juniper can be used in many ways, drinks, wines, deserts, and of course Gin The berries make a wonderful introduction to any meat sauce/gravy providing a...

Organic Juniper Berries, the name is so sweet and yet comes with its infamous hangover when made into Gin Organic Juniper can be used in many ways, drinks, wines, deserts, and of course Gin The berries make a wonderful introduction to any meat...

Linseed is the seed we eat but did you know we also get Linen from the Linseed plant? The fibrous stems are processed for linen while the seeds are taken for food, glorious food Linseeds are used for their flavour as well the nutritional benefits -...

Lovage Seeds taste like thyme, smell like oregano have a cumin bite with such confusing flavour its hard to name Luckily we have had many generations of food lovers to know for sure we are trying something different, Lovage seeds are unique with a twist...

Maw Seeds have been used for many generations in many cultures We use Maw seeds mostly in breads in Europe where the blue is usually used as the flavours of nutty sweetness are enhanced with cooking and baking Like so many spices humans have been...

Mustard Seeds is a spice that has crossed over all cultures from mustard on hot dogs to English mustard, Dijon mustard, Indian cuisines, the list goes on The way you cook mustard seeds makes all the difference to how the flavour comes through, cracked...

Mustard Seeds is a spice that has crossed over all cultures from mustard on hot dogs to English mustard, Dijon mustard, Indian cuisines, the list goes on The way you cook mustard seeds makes all the difference to how the flavour comes through, cracked...

Nigella Seeds are one of these confusing spices as its known by many names with some crossovers that are not right As spice merchants travelled and peddled their wares back in the day they offered some new flavours that were similar to others, nigella...

Nutmegs Whole Crack the whole nutmeg to gain access to the wonderful seed and grate away onto your food the fullest freshest flavour of nutmeg possible As with all plants where you grow nutmegs makes a difference to the flavour, how you grow makes a...

Organic Nutmegs Whole Crack the Organic whole nutmeg to gain access to the wonderful seed and grate away onto your food the fullest freshest flavour of organic nutmeg possible As with all plants where you grow organic nutmegs makes a...

Sesame seeds come in two flavours, White are sweeter than Black, sesame black seeds have a deeper smokier flavour Great to mix and match on bread baps, for me it is one of lifes delight of fresh baked bread with sesame seeds cold buttered Whatever your...

Sesame seeds are known for their rich nutty flavour being used in bakery as just one great use   Sesame is one of the oldest known oilseed crops with uses mention in Ancient Greece and Arabic influence in its name, evidence of their use goes back...

Star Anise must be the godmother of Oriental Cuisine Pungent anise - liquorice flavour ensures it can be tasted in any meal Warming notes swim through other ingredients enhancing the overall food experience providing food satisfaction Star Anise has a...

Mustard is known all over the world, mustard is used all over the world Cracking (crushing) and cooking with the cracked seeds produces a harsh hot mustard flavour, soaking the seeds in a sauce or paste prior to use will create a mellow mustard flavour...