Spices

Spices add vibrancy, taste and colour to your meals, not to mention they’re incredibly good for your health. At Grape Tree, we stock a vast range of high-quality spices, so you can get everything you need from one place.

We cover the basics, like ground black pepper and whole peppercorns and the classics, such as ground coriander, cumin and turmeric. If you love sweet spices with a kick, try out ground ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon. 

Of course, we couldn’t forget the fiery flavours, including crushed chillies, curry powder and paprika. For those of you who prefer pre-mixed spices, we have All Spice, mixed spice, Chinese spice, fajita seasoning and barbeque seasoning.

If you enjoy cooking with seeds, you’ll be pleased to know our selection has black sesame seeds, caraway seeds, yellow mustard seeds and whole cloves. Adventurous cookers can experiment with the more unusual flavours of Ras El Hanoute, harissa, sumac and mace and add a touch of delicacy with saffron.

Benefits of spices

Spices don’t just make food look and taste good, they also contain health and beauty benefits. Here are some of our favourites:

• Better blood flow

• Boosts focus and productivity

• Calming for acne

• Enhances energy

• Glowing skin

• Good gut health

• Heart disease prevention

• Higher-quality sleep

• Healthy bones and nails

• Increases heart health

• Reduces joint stiffness pain

• Shiny hair 

• Improved moods

• Lowers cholesterol

• Contains antioxidants

• Supports immune system

Easy ways to use spices

The health benefits of spices are plentiful, but how do you use them? Check out our top ideas below:

Spice up your curries - We had to start with the most well-known use of spices, which is using them to create vibrant and flavourful curries.

Add a kick to bland meals - Have a recipe that’s lacking some style? Throw in a pinch of pre-mixed seasoning for a delicious meal.

Make a health-boosting latte - Spices in a hot drink may sound strange, but they work perfectly. Experiment with a turmeric latte, or try creating your own chai tea.

Sprinkle into porridge - Not all spices are curry powder. Ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon turn bland oats into the flavour of autumn apple pie.

Add a dash to shakes and smoothies - If you’re not a fan of spice but want the benefits, pop some into a shake or smoothie, then whiz up.

Put into your baking - Spices like cardamon are widely used in baking, especially cakes. Try mixing with a pinch of ginger for a taste explosion.

Each of our vibrant spices adds colour to your meals and is bursting with flavour. Shop Grape Tree’s wide range of ground and whole spices today.