SPICE ALMANACA visual guide to flavor
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The global cabinet

The adventurous shelf, cuisine by cuisine

For cooks who want to go deep. These add the specialist notes that define particular dishes and cuisines. Builds on the intermediate cabinet.

Builds on the the intermediate cabinet.

  1. 1Cassia
    Cassia

    The bold cinnamon for Chinese braises and five spice.

  2. 2Star anise
    Star anise

    Licorice depth for pho, red braises, and five spice.

  3. 3Chinese five spice
    Chinese five spice

    The warm Chinese blend for pork and duck.

  4. 4Mace
    Mace

    Nutmeg's delicate cousin for pale sauces and fine baking.

  5. 5Caraway
    Caraway

    Aniseed sharpness for rye bread, cabbage, and harissa.

  6. 6Marjoram
    Marjoram

    The sweet, gentle side of oregano for delicate dishes.

  7. 7Basil
    Basil

    Fresh sweet herb for pesto and Southeast Asian cooking.

  8. 8Parsley
    Parsley

    The mild all-rounder that brightens almost anything.