Pure Spice Page
What We Offer
Plain and Simple, We aim to provide our
customers with authentic Herbs and Spices from around the world.
Harvested by great people who practice sustainable farming.
While our current selection is limited, we are working hard to
source new farmers in small communities around the globe.
We choose to work with farmers who care! By supporting these small community
farmers we are able to contribute to their growing economies,
while providing great herbs and spices to the rest of the world.
We work with Farmers who
harvest in small batches
By harvesting in small batches our suppliers are able to
ensure the quality of our spices. Working with these farmers
allows us to support growing economies around the world!
Bois Bande
Bois Bande is the term used commonly to describe the bark
from the Richeria grandis tree which is a species of the
Phyllanthaceae family. Found in particular Caribbean Islands
and parts of South America.
While typically consumed for its said health benefits, Bois Bande
provides a full bodied earthy flavour profile.
The name Bois Bande quite literally means "Hard Wood".
Reputed in the Caribbean its natural energy enhancing properties.
Bois Bande, has also been traditionally used as a means to
purify blood, improve circulation and promote a healthy menstruation cycle.
Typically steeped and drawn in tea, alcoholic and hot beverages.
Ceylon Cinnamon
"True Cinnamon", Ceylon Cinnamon, is unique in that is
comes from the Cinnamomum verum tree native to Sri Lanka.
There are two main types of cinnamon, Ceylon Cinnamon and Cassia Cinnamon.
If you've bought cinnamon at your local grocery store, you've likely tried Cassia cinnamon.
Ceylon Cinnamon is comparably more delicate, sweeter in taste, and lighter brown in appearance.
We are confident that you will see and taste the difference.
Ceylon cinnamon is commonly used for indigestion, diabetes, obesity. blood sugar regulation and contains antioxidants. Ceylon Cinnamon, also has the lowest Coumarin content of all Cinnamon varieties.
Nutmeg
Grenada, known as the spice isle, prides itself with the
quality nutmeg it produces. Nutmeg is the brown oval fruit
that is revealed when the red webbing known as the Mase is removed.
Nutmeg is commonly used to enhance the flavour of sweet and savoury meals and beverages. Nutmeg is also known for its rich aroma.
Nutmeg is known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, ability to boost blood circulation and aid in digestive health.
