Seasoning

This traditional Spanish-style chardonnay based finishing vinegar is crafted from premium chardonnay grapes from selected southeastern Australian vineyards.

Golden straw-coloured and full-bodied it displays mellow spiced fruit aromas underpinned by tinges of toast and caramelised pears, leading to a structured, complex, long palate with a spicy final twist.

This traditional bittersweet Spanish-style merlot based finishing vinegar is crafted from premium merlot grapes from selected cool climate southeastern Australian vineyards.

Garnet red and full-bodied, it displays rich red berry fruit aromas underpinned by tinges of toast and mulled pears, leading to a structured, complex, long palate with a spicy final twist.

Campoverde Balsamic Vinegars of Modena PGI are refined condiments carefully created by Antichi Colli for the most discerning palates.

These exquisite dressings are produced in the Modena area to the finest quality standards, reflected by the quantity of must used and the ageing in small wooden casks. They are perfect in combination with classical, innovative, or fusion cuisine.

Made only from selected apples from Trentino, Italy, and enriched with a touch of Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena I.G.P, this is an aromatic and full-bodied condiment that is incredibly intense and delicious. Ideal for white meats, gourmet salads and fish.

Ingredients: Concentrated apple juice, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar of Modena (1%)

Campoverde Balsamic Vinegars of Modena PGI are refined condiments carefully created by Antichi Colli for the most discerning palates.

These exquisite dressings are produced in the Modena area to the finest quality standards, reflected by the quantity of must used and the ageing in small wooden casks. They are perfect in combination with classical, innovative, or fusion cuisine.

Ingredients: Cooked grape must, wine vinegar

Acidity: 6%ted apple juice, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar of Modena (1%)

Campoverde Balsamic Vinegars of Modena PGI are refined condiments carefully created by Antichi Colli for the most discerning palates.

These exquisite dressings are produced in the Modena area to the finest quality standards, reflected by the quantity of must used and the ageing in small wooden casks. They are perfect in combination with classical, innovative, or fusion cuisine.

This balsamic vinegar of Modena is intense and smooth and contains more than 50% cooked grape must. Ideal for risottos, braised meat and seafood.

Ingredients: Cooked grape must, wine vinegar

Acidity: 6%

Campoverde Balsamic Vinegars of Modena PGI are refined condiments carefully created by Antichi Colli for the most discerning palates.

These exquisite dressings are produced in the Modena area to the finest quality standards, reflected by the quantity of must used and the ageing in small wooden casks. They are perfect in combination with classical, innovative, or fusion cuisine.

The refined, dense, Campoverde glazes are ideal for decorating and adding flavour to chefs’ creations and gourmet combinations.

Ingredients: Concentrated grape must, Balsamic Vinegar of Modena (38%), modified maize starch

Campoverde Balsamic Vinegars of Modena PGI are refined condiments carefully created by Antichi Colli for the most discerning palates.

These exquisite dressings are produced in the Modena area to the finest quality standards, reflected by the quantity of must used and the ageing in small wooden casks. They are perfect in combination with classical, innovative, or fusion cuisine.

This balsamic vinegar of Modena has a bittersweet and balanced taste. Made only with high-quality organic ingredients. Ideal for salads, as vinaigrette or with risotto.

Ingredients: Organic wine vinegar, organic cooked grape must

Acidity: 6%

Campoverde Balsamic Vinegars of Modena PGI are refined condiments carefully created by Antichi Colli for the most discerning palates.

These exquisite dressings are produced in the Modena area to the finest quality standards, reflected by the quantity of must used and the ageing in small wooden casks. They are perfect in combination with classical, innovative, or fusion cuisine.

The refined, dense, Campoverde glazes are ideal for decorating and adding flavour to chefs’ creations and gourmet combinations.

Ingredients: White condiment 44% (wine vinegar, concentrated grape must, antioxidant: potassium metabisulphite), concentrated grape juice, glucose-fructose syrup, modified maize starch, Balsamic Vinegar of Modena (1%)

In cooking, as in life, the simple things are often the best. Simply rub our seasoning into your Sunday lamb roast just before you pop it in the oven. Next, mix up a Bloody Mary and season with a pinch of this mix. Finally, watch your worries float away. Also great for steaks and we use this as a bbq dry rub on our award-winning smoked brisket.

Country: Spain
Region: Rioja
Varieties of Olives: 40% Royuela 60% Arbequina

The Marques de Vargas Olives are cultivated using organic farming methods that do not allow the use of chemicals, fertilizers, weed killers or other products that generate toxic residues that harm the environment.

Among the many features of this exquisite EVOO, it was created with a unique blend of the Royuela and Arbequina Olives. Aberquina is considered one of the most exquisite, because of its marked fruity and slightly pronounced bitterness and pungency. These flavours leave a sweet feeling, very accustomed to the taste of less consumption of olive oil tastes. The Royuela is known for its richness in bitter and pungent features.

Green-yellowish in appearance, the EVOO exudes intense aromas of green fruits, freshly cut grass and figs. It possesses great balance between herbal and fruity notes with a slightly sweet palate entry and spicy bitterness at the finish. An excellent combination where Royuela brings more complexity to the Aberquina.

Serving Suggestions: Drizzle on a plate of ham or marinate olives with garlic and herbs.

Sea Salt containing high concentrations of natural minerals from ocean sea water.

Olsson’s Fine Macrobiotic Sea Salt remains free from additives or preservatives and retains a high level of natural marine minerals and trace elements. It is suitable for cooking, for the dining table and for bathing.

A collaboration with Australia’s oldest family-owned sea salt maker, Olsson’s Salt, and Four Pillars Gin. Four Pillars have taken their Spent Rare Dry Gin botanicals, dehydrated them and blended it with Olsson’s Marine Mineral Grey Salt. The Marine Mineral Grey Salt, Australia’s first “sel gris”, comes from the ocean and tastes just like the sea. This mixed with Four Pillars nine botanicals makes for a stunning salt perfect for seasoning a roast chicken or pork loin, roasted vegetables (especially spuds), or sprinkled on stir-fried greens, curing fish like salmon or kingfish and makes an amazing salted caramel to pour over vanilla ice cream.

After three years in consultation with The Bridge Room’s Ross Lusted, Olsson’s Salt is proud to launch their Red Gum Smoked Sea Salt made in collaboration with Pialligo Estate Smokehouse in Canberra.

Olsson's Sea Salt Flakes smoked over Australian Red Gum wood for 72hrs by Pialligo Estate Smoke House.

After three years in consultation with The Bridge Room’s Ross Lusted, Olsson’s Salt is proud to launch their Red Gum Smoked Sea Salt made in collaboration with Pialligo Estate Smokehouse in Canberra.

Olsson's Sea Salt Flakes smoked over Australian Red Gum wood for 72hrs by Pialligo Estate Smoke House.

Olsson’s Sea Salt Flakes are soft, sweet and delicate. This product is made from the pristine sea waters of the Great Australian Bight, is completely natural, chemical and preservative free and retains an exceptional sea salt taste.

Olsson’s Sea Salt Flakes are soft, sweet and delicate. This product is made from the pristine sea waters of the Great Australian Bight, is completely natural, chemical and preservative free and retains an exceptional sea salt taste

The award-winning Olsson’s Sea Salt Flakes are now available in this beautiful 250gm stoneware jar. This will make an excellent addition to any kitchen bench, family table or as a salt cellar in cafés, restaurants and the home.

Olsson's natural sea salt crystals are made by the action of sun and wind on sea salt from the Great Australian Bight. There are no chemical processes involved in the manufacture of the sea salt which is why we can guarantee it is perfectly natural and pure.

Olsson’s Medium Sea Salt Crystals are perfect for use in the kitchen and on the dining room table.

Olsson's natural sea salt crystals are made by the action of sun and wind on sea salt from the Great Australian Bight. There are no chemical processes involved in the manufacture of the sea salt which is why we can guarantee it is perfectly natural and pure.

Olsson’s Rock Sea Salt Crystals are perfect for use in grinders and in the kitchen.

Arrabiata is a spicy Italian tomato sauce. Heat 2 teaspoons of this spice mix in a frying pan with olive oil. Add 2 tins of chopped tomatoes (425 ml) then reduce over high heat for about 15 mins. Serve with Penne Rigate or use it as a sauce for pizzas.

Ingredients: Tomatoes, chilli, garlic, basil, thyme, rosemary, oregano, marjoram

Batak berries are harvested in the wild in North Sumatra in Indonesia by the Batak or Toba people. They grow on a thorny bush: the zanthoxylum acanthopodium, related to the Szechuan berries. The Batak people are renowned in Indonesia for being great musicians and orators, but also for their architecture and for constantly challenging Indonesian authorities. They live together in communities in regions bordering Lake Toba.

The berries are also called "Andaliman pepper" or "Bataks pepper". They grow at altitudes of 1,500m north of Tapanuli and Samosir, near Lake Toba. This region is known as the "Batak Kingdom".

A traditional Batak dish is "Ikan mas arsik" or "Goldfish with Arsik sauce" which is made from carps fished from Lake Toba. The carps are cooked in a wok and served with a sauce seasoned with torched ginger, shallots, garlic, galanga, lemongrass, turmeric, and chilli.

Black cardamom has a punchy sharp tannic attack releasing flavours of menthol and camphor.

Once opened, this spice from the Himalayas exudes complex aromas of smoked Chinese tea, resin and sweet spices.

It spices up fish stock or fruit compote. Remove the seeds from the husk before cooking. Best ground and used just before serving.

The island of Phu Quoc is called the "Emerald Island" as it harbours many natural treasures. It is located in the Gulf of Thailand, off the coast of Cambodia. The island has been part of Vietnam since 1945.

Pepper cultivation was introduced in the 18th century by the Chinese. Nowadays, pepper production on the island is very select and only small quantities are produced. In Phu Quoc, only 1.5 tons/hectares are produced, compared to other regions of Vietnam that produce 8-10 tons/hectares. 

On the island, all production is done entirely by hand: harvesting, retting, washing, drying and sorting. Most of the pepper plantations are in Cua Duang, the center of the island. The pepper is harvested from February to April. The inhabitants of Phu Quoc island call the pepper "Tiêu" and eat it with seafood and fish, where they grind the pepper with salt and add lime. They also use it for seasoning for all their local dishes.

Phu Quoc black pepper is picked by hand before they are fully ripened and then left to dry in the sun.

With scents of leather and wild yet sugary notes, it is best to grind it using a mortar and pestle to release its flavours. This pepper will delight your pan-fried foie gras, red meats, roast poultry and vegetable gratins.

Easy-to-use spices: this mix is the perfect companion for your meat with its supple notes. Add it to breadcrumbs, stuffing, to sauces or directly on your grilled or a la plancha meat.

Pimenton is a mild chilli pepper from South America which Christopher Colombus brought back to Queen Isabella of Castile.

Ever since the 14th century, Pimenton is grown in Spain in the Vera region, at the heart of the Sierra de Gredos mountain range. This region has an exceptional temperate and humid microclimate. This Pimenton de la Vera has been granted Protected Designation of Origin, which is a guarantee of excellent quality.

Pimenton de la Vera comes from the Capsicum Annuum bush which grows around a metre high. The fruits are carefully hung up to dry, then smoked using green oak wood for two weeks. There are only 12 producers of Pimenton de la Vera who have this specific know-how.

Its taste of chorizo and its dark red colour are typically Spanish and brighten up all traditional Spanish dishes from paëlla to tortilla.

Ingredients: Paprika, sunflower oil (1%)

This ingenious Cajun Mix from Louisiana is simply delicious with potatoes, fish and shellfish!

The French Cajuns are the descendants of the Acadian people, the French from Nova Scotia who were deported to Louisiana by the English during the tragic "Great Upheaval " in 1750. They set up in "bayous" in the Mississippi river, strange and inhospitable marshlands crawling with wild animals, as this was the only place they were allowed to stay.

This mix of spices and aromatic herbs is the ingenious creation of the French who learned how to survive in these hostile lands. It is made from thyme, pink onions, paprika, hot chilli pepper, cumin, black pepper and makes a delicious stock for shellfish, releasing strong, spicy, and very aromatic notes.

Cajun cuisine is a melting pot of French, Creole, African and Spanish cuisine and is one of America’s most varied and richest cuisines, with famous traditional dishes like Jambalaya gumbo made with meat, shrimps or sausages, all just as tasty as each other when prepared with Cajun Mix.

Ingredients: Paprika, coriander, mustard, turmeric, fennel, black pepper, cumin, garlic

These cloves from Madagascar will delight all your tagines, soups, sauces and sticky chocolate cakes!

They are harvested by hand before being left to dry in the sun. This helps to preserve their delicious aromas of burnt wood and bourbon vanilla.

Coriander is an age-old aromatic plant that has been used for centuries in cooking and garnishing. 

This coriander powder will open up a whole new culinary experience, and helps to enhance your dishes with a delicious fragrance and zesty note. Best used with seafood dishes and creamy sauces. 

A mix that is full of the spicy flavours from Réunion Island! This creole mix contains garlic, pink berries, combava and ginger. It has a gentle attack with overriding peppery yet supple sensations. On the palate, it releases sweet aromas and notes of anise.

Its fresh and acidic flavours will enliven squash soup, marinades for skate and sea bream, steamed potatoes or a dish of aubergine with feta.

Use in all your creole dishes: sausage rougail, buccaneer chicken, poultry dodine, duck with mango, roast quails, shrimp skewers, grilled clams…

Ingredients: Pink berries, garlic, thyme, ginger, combava zest

It gets its name from the delightful little village of Espelette tucked away at the foot of the Basque mountains. Although it’s considered as one of the emblems of the Basque country, it was originally brought back from South America by Christopher Colombus in the 16th century. Its Protected Designation of Origin status means that all the farmers must comply with the specifications that set out the geographical area where the chilli pepper can be produced and certain rules which guarantee the quality of the chilli pepper.

Its aromas of tomato, hay and pepper are delicate and subtle, almost fleeting. Harvested between the end of August and October, the red fruit is oven-dried, where they are turned every 6 hours, then festoons of the peppers are hung outside local houses to dry out further before being ground down to a powder.

Deviliously invigorating, its spicy and fruity flavour and its warm and sharp aroma reflect the light-hearted ambience of the Basque country.

It’s a speciality of Southwestern French cuisine that you’ll find it in every dish, omelettes, salads, bread and even chocolate.

Fenugreek originates from West Asia and Southern Europe and has been grown in India and Egypt for thousands of years.

In Ethiopia, these seeds are one of the ingredients of the renowned "Doro Wat" chicken stew, served with a mixture of mead, offal, hard-boiled eggs and Berbere spices.

This Ethiopian fenugreek will enhance chicken masalas, lentils, mashed vegetables, chicken skewers and marinated poultry.

The seeds are best roasted in a pan or soaked in water before grinding them.

Fenugreek's botanical name "Trigonella foenum-graecum" refers to the triangular shape of the seeds (“trigonella”) and to what it was initially used for ("foenum-graecum" Greek hay). The Romans imported it from Greece as animal fodder (“Greek hay”).

This delightful mix of fleur de sel and lime zest releases fresh citrus notes. Ideal with fish, king prawns, a shrimp and avocado salad or with fresh grapefruit.

Add a few pinches to your Asian dishes, chicken tagine, shortcrust pastry for a lemon meringue pie or simply sprinkle over raw vegetables for a zesty salad. 

The light and gentle texture of fleur de sel mean it dissolves quicker and blends more easily with all your dishes. Best used after cooking to maintain all the delicate aromas of the fleur de sel. This fleur de sel from Madagascar is hand collected from the salt ponds in Ifaty which benefits from ideal weather conditions. These white crystals form a fine crust on the surface of the salt ponds when the water evaporates due to the sun and wind.

Ingredients: Fleur de sel, lime

This grand cru pepper and the treasure of the salty marshes make a fine pairing!

A delicate mix of fleur de sel and Penja white pepper result in a surprisingly light texture and umami flavours. It's a perfect accompaniment for all your daily dishes.

The light texture means it dissolves quicker and blends more easily with all your dishes. The delicate fleur de sel lets the Penja pepper release its full flavours and its aromatic strength. This mix will enhance all your dishes!

Penja white pepper is harvested when ripe then dried in the sun in the province of Mongo in Cameroon. It has achieved worldwide gastronomic reputation and in 2014, became the first African product to obtain Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status.

The volcanic soil of Penja gives this grand cru white pepper notes of menthol and camphor which go wondrously with the delicate Malagasy fleur de sel.

Perfect with red meats, fruit salads or warm goat’s cheese. You can also sprinkle over raw oysters - truly delicious!

Best used after cooking to maintain all the delicate aromas.

Ingredients: Fleur de sel, white Penja pepper 10%

Garam Masala is found in many types of meat and vegetable curry recipes. It can be mixed with yoghurt as a delicious sauce or added to desserts (such as doughnuts, rice pudding, fruit salads, and more!).

When ground with a mortar and pestle, it will spice up sautéed chicken, a spicy soup, a vegetable tart or Indian-style fish dishes. In Hindi, Garam means “spicy” and Masala means “spice mix”. It’s a roasted spice mix which is widely used in North Indian cuisine and has enchanted the rest of India and Pakistan. Here's what you'll need to make your own Garam Masala mix: fenugreek, cinnamon, fennel, black pepper, green cardamom, coriander.

Ingredients: Fenugreek, cinnamon, fennel, black pepper, green cardamom, coriander

Depending on where it comes from, the spiciness and aroma of gingers can vary. This perennial tropical plant is a tuber or rhizome which is part of the same botanical family as cardamom, turmeric and Ethiopian Korarima.

This Nepalese ginger is harvested by hand in the Mahabharat range, at altitudes of 2000m. Its outstanding freshness is accompanied by sweet lemony flavours.

Perfect with sweet potato mash, King prawns, home-made jam, fruit salad and wok-fried vegetables, this spice is widely used in Creole, Asian, African and Indian cooking.

Green cardamom comes from the rhizome Elettaria cardamom which originally came from the Malabar coast in India. It was introduced to North America at the beginning of the 20th century. The name of its botanical species "Elettaria" means "cardamom seed" in Tamil. It comes from the same botanical genus as ginger, turmeric and Ethiopian Korarima.

Nowadays green cardamom is grown in Guatemala, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Costa Rica, Salvador, Tanzania, Honduras and Thailand.

Green cardamom has aromas of eucalyptus and camphor and its strong ripe citrus fruity notes go perfectly with Asian and Oriental dishes.

Once ground, this spice will enchant carrot mashes, chicken tagines with crunchy vegetables, almond and anise cakes or fish served with sauce. It can also be infused in tea or coffee to add a spicy touch.

Best ground with a pestle and mortar to release its full flavour, you can grind both the whole pod or just the seeds.

Originally from the Middle East, cumin has appeared as a smoking spice or used to prepare food. It is of the same family as parsley.

Cumin comes from the fruit of the plant. Before maturity, it is given cuts to its stems and bunches. Suspended a few days, then beaten like wheat, the harvested fruit is then dried in the sun. It has a bitter but warm taste, is slightly sweet, and has a very strong aroma.

Cumin is a great addition to chili con carne, hummus, or a lamb Parmentier. 

The French expeditioner, botanist and colonial administrator Pierre Poivre, was the first to introduce spice plants (nutmeg, cloves and pepper) to Mauritius in the 18th century. He wanted to turn Mauritius into a spice producing island and put a stop to the Dutch monopoly of the spice trade.

Mild Mauritius massalé is a wondrous mix of roasted spices with intense sweet flavours and mild notes of smoked pepper. Its magnificent complex aromas are released as soon as it is slightly heated. Mild Mauritius massalé appeared at the beginning of the 18th century in Mauritius with the arrival of Indian immigrants who brought the recipe with them.

It will enhance home-made vegetable achars (pickled vegetables), sautéed shrimps, fish curry or sausage rougail. It is used to season the famous “Biryani”, a local indo-musulman dish traditionally served at weddings, which is made from basmati rice and marinated meat. It can be mixed with yoghurt as a delicious sauce or added to desserts (doughnuts, rice pudding, fresh orange fruit salad…etc).

Ingredients: Saffron, coriander, cumin, mustard, dholl, rice, fenugreek, black, pepper, cinnamon, clove, chicken curry leaves (Murraya koenigii).

This Berber spice mix comes directly from North Africa. It has a powerful and spicy attack with overriding sweet and smooth sensations. Its aromas of sweet spices and its delicate lemony notes will enhance couscous, vegetable stews, fish tagines, beef tagines, lamb tagines, mutton tagines with figs, chicken tagines with almonds and prunes.

To preserve the delicate flavours of this spice blend, it is best infused in sauces during cooking. 

This spice mix is made from ginger, cinnamon, turmeric and other spices perfect for flavouring a pigeon pastilla or roast lamb with herbs.

Called “Africa in the Eyes of Asia”, Madagascar is an island of giant trees, strange animals and indigo blue lagoons. The Ifaty salt works are located in a small corner of paradise on the southwest of the island, far from any pollution. Semi-nomadic fishermen - the Vezo, live there in symbiosis with the lagoon.

Unfortunately, these “sea gypsies” have seen their resources diminish, and have thus turned towards developing salt, the other treasure of the sea.

The nectar of salt marshes, fleur de sel is white and pure. It is the fruit of delicate artisanal work and ideal climatic conditions that occur together in Madagascar—plenty of sun, sea, and wind. It forms on the surface of clay ponds when the water evaporates under the combined action of the sun and wind.

The quality of fleur de sel depends on the manner in which it is harvested and the care that is taken with drying and storage. In Ifaty it is harvested or, more precisely, gathered, by hand - resulting in a delicate and elegant salt. 

In the 15th century, nutmeg could only be found in the Moluccas archipelago on the volcanic islands of Banda in Indonesia. For many years it was highly sought after by the European colonial powers. The Portuguese were the first to colonize the archipelago in the 16th century followed by the English with the East India Company and then the Dutch East India Company (VOC).

In 1665, the Dutch managed to chase the British off Run island (Moluccas archipelago) and set fire to all the nutmeg trees to keep the monopoly of trading nutmeg. The English fleet furiously fought for Run island against the Dutch. In 1667, the treaty of Breda put an end to the bloody battles between the two major colonial powers: the Dutch gave the English Manhattan (Nieuw Amsterdam) in return for Run island.

Later on, the nutmeg tree was introduced to Grenada, India, the West Indies, Madagascar and Sri Lanka.

Nutmeg is surrounded by a thin coating called mace, which is sweeter and more delicate than nutmeg, yet slightly peppery. Grind with a pestle and mortar to add a hint of creativity to your cream desserts, fruit compotes, roast pike-perch or grilled chicken with ginger.

Grate nutmeg to flavour white sauces, gratin dauphinoise, mashed or fried potatoes.

This Paprika comes from the Zitava region in Slovakia, where it has been grown and produced traditionally for more than 100 years. Its fairly hot, salty and strong smoky notes give it its distinctive taste together with its outstanding spicy notes.

Aromatic footprint: this paprika's powerful aromatic intensity releases fruity notes of cooked cherries and burnt herbs. Its taste of caramelized meat and its slightly sweet attack will take you by surprise!

Perfect with: Savoyarde cheese fondue, gratin dauphinoise, cream sauce for white asparagus, cream sauce for smoked fish, or infused in red wine in a beef stew.

Best sprinkled over your dishes just before serving. Paprika is also used infused in meat stew (like Hungarian goulash).

Pimenton is a mild chilli pepper from South America which Christopher Colombus brought back to Queen Isabella of Castile.

Ever since the 14th century, Pimenton is grown in Spain in the Vera region, at the heart of the Sierra de Gredos mountain range. This region has an exceptional temperate and humid microclimate. This Pimenton de la Vera has been granted Protected Designation of Origin, which is a guarantee of excellent quality.

Pimenton de la Vera comes from the Capsicum Annuum bush which is around a metre high. The fruits are carefully hung up to dry, then smoked using green oak wood for two weeks. There are only 12 producers of Pimenton de la Vera who have the specific know-how to produce it. 

With notes of chorizo, the spice's dark red colour is typically Spanish and helps to brighten up all traditional Spanish dishes from paëlla to tortilla.

Ingredients: Paprika, sunflower oil (1%)

The Ras El Hanout (or Rass el Hanout) is a traditional Moroccan spice mix, essential for making tagines, couscous, and pastillas but it is also widely used in western cuisine. It is quite an amazing mix, containing up to 30 ingredients, depending on the tastes and inspiration of the spice maker who concocts it. However, some ingredients are essential like cumin, cubeb pepper, ginger, nutmeg, turmeric, cinnamon, fenugreek and green anise.

Ras el Hanout literally means “the head of the store”, as only someone who was highly qualified could concoct this complex mix according to the traditional recipe. This mix comes from Morroco’s imperial cities (Fes, Rabat, etc) whose elegance, refined lifestyle and gastronomy are still wide-reaching after more than 1,200 years.

It has spicy, hot, sweet and sour, supple and enchanting flavours, releasing complex yet harmonious notes.

Ingredients: Turmeric, coriander, cumin, black pepper, ginger, cinnamon, clove, green cardamom, allspice, brown sugar, paprika, nutmeg, rose petal

The Szechuan Berry gets its name from the Asian region where it grows: Szechuan, in China. The small berries grow on shrubs with crimson foliage. The berries are initially green, turning red and then brown as they ripen. They open gradually to release the two seeds inside... leaving the tasty husk for us!

Long appreciated in ancient China for its mixture of freshness and heat, its power and also its aphrodisiac properties, the Szechuan berry is even said to have embalmed the walls of the "pepper rooms" of the luxury Chang’an palace with its mesmerizing perfume.

It arrived in Europe in the 13th century when Marco Polo imported it to Venice where it charmed the chefs and enhanced every dish until it fell into culinary oblivion. It returned to fame in the 19th century and since then, has experienced a renaissance around the world, along with the spread of Szechuan cuisine.

Its aromas of lime and notes of dried flowers and acidy cherries go perfectly with foie gras, pan-fried green asparagus and even in desserts such as a sticky chocolate cake.

It is a must-have for any chef or food buff!

Saffron, which gets its name from the Persian "zapharan" meaning "stigmas", is a spice which comes from the three stigmas from the Crocus sativus. Originally from the Middle East, it was first grown 4,000 years ago in the Greek provinces.

Considered the most expensive spice in the world, saffron is rare due to the extremely tedious harvesting process and its very low yield. Roughly 150,000 crocus flowers are needed to obtain just 1kg of saffron.

Very sought after by gastronomes for its extraordinary flavour and colour, saffron is considered the crown jewel of the spice kingdom.

Harvesting requires patience and dexterity and is carried out very carefully when the crocus blooms, which only lasts 2 to 3 weeks. Local women delicately handpick these flowers which only last a day before wilting. Then comes the intricate process of removing the stigmas from the flowers, keeping intact the most aromatic part of the flower, using an extremely precise and age-old technique.

The red stigma of the mauve coloured crocus has surprising aromas of cedar, pepper and flowers, bringing together warmth, intensity and a delicate sweetness. It leaves gourmets spellbound and is a must-have for any chef in search of a Michelin star.

Saffron, which gets its name from the Persian "zapharan" meaning "stigmas", is a spice which comes from the three stigmas from the Crocus sativus. Originally from the Middle East, it was first grown 4,000 years ago in the Greek provinces.

Considered the most expensive spice in the world, saffron is rare due to the extremely tedious harvesting process and its very low yield. Roughly 150,000 crocus flowers are needed to obtain just 1kg of saffron.

Very sought after by gastronomes for its extraordinary flavour and colour, saffron is considered the crown jewel of the spice kingdom.

Harvesting requires patience and dexterity and is carried out very carefully when the crocus blooms, which only lasts 2 to 3 weeks. Local women delicately handpick these flowers which only last a day before wilting. Then comes the intricate process of removing the stigmas from the flowers, keeping intact the most aromatic part of the flower, using an extremely precise and age-old technique.

The red stigma of the mauve coloured crocus has surprising aromas of cedar, pepper and flowers, bringing together warmth, intensity and a delicate sweetness. It leaves gourmets spellbound and is a must-have for any chef in search of a Michelin star.