The Spice Route

Also called Jamaica pepper, allspice is a Caribbean berry tasting like cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg combined.

Native to South America, tonka bean is prized for its unique aroma of vanilla, almond, and caramel.

Pink peppercorns come from South America and are not true pepper.

Hibiscus is used in Africa, Asia, and Latin America for its tangy infusions.

Maqui berries come from South America (Chile) and are used dried or powdered mainly in sweet recipes.

Mexican vanilla is one of the oldest cultivated varieties.

Nutmeg originates from the Banda Islands (Indonesia). It's a classic in European and Creole cooking, especially in creamy dishes.

Pequin chili is one of Mexico's traditional wild peppers.

Raw cacao nibs originate from Central America and have been used for millennia by pre-Columbian civilizations.

Vanilla originated in Mexico and later spread to the Indian Ocean (Madagascar, Réunion). It's one of the most prized spices in baking.

Wild mint grows naturally in Europe and North America and has been used since antiquity.