The Spice Route
Explore our collection of 18 spices from around the world. Discover their origins, flavors and culinary uses.
How to use The Spice Route?
The Spice Route is your complete guide to mastering the art of spices in cooking. Each detailed entry gives you:
- Geographic origin and history of the spice
- Taste profile with intensity and heat level
- Perfect pairings with meats, fish and vegetables
- Usage tips and mistakes to avoid
- Substitutions if you don't have the spice
18 spices found
Bouton de cassis
Blackcurrant buds are used in French gastronomy for their intense vegetal and fruity aroma.
Lavande culinaire
Culinary lavender is cultivated in Provence and has been used to flavor desserts and savory dishes for centuries.
Genièvre moulu
Juniper has been used since the Middle Ages in Europe, especially for meats and spirits.
Baie de genièvre
Female cones of Juniperus communis, juniper berries have a pungent, resinous flavor with woody, sweet notes. Essential for gin and sauerkraut.
Estragon mexicain
Widely used in French cuisine, tarragon is known for its delicate anise-like aroma.
Genièvre rouge
Red juniper is a rare variety offering a fruitier profile than classic juniper.
Paprika fumé
Strongly associated with Spain (pimentón), smoked paprika is made from peppers that are dried and smoked, creating a deep, woody flavor.
Paprika doux fumé
Smoked paprika comes from Spain and is wood-smoked.
Paprika doux
Powder from dried sweet peppers with a fruity, slightly sweet taste. Adds color and flavor without heat. Essential in Hungarian and Spanish cuisine.
Genièvre sauvage
Wild juniper grows naturally in Europe and is highly aromatic.