{"title":"Baking Spices","description":"\u003cp\u003eSingle origin spices for buns, cakes and cookies. From bold Quảng Nam cinnamon and delicate Sri Lankan cinnamon to freshly peeled cardamom and whole nutmeg. Everything you need for a truly great bake.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"quang-nam-cinnamon","title":"Quảng Nam Cinnamon","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe source our Quảng Nam Cinnamon at an altitude about 1500 m above sea level in the highlands in central Vietnam on the borders of Laos. The tree is indigenous to the nearby Truong Son forest and has long been considered sacred by the local communities due to its many medicinal abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cultivation of this particular variety, locally called Tra My Cinnamon, is an ancient practice by many ethnic groups in the area and is quite unique. It takes 10 years before the bark of the tree matures into the highest quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce ready a cut at the base of the tree lets the bark dry for a couple of weeks before harvesting. This method of drying captures the essential oils and makes for an incredible product.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Pepper Quest","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":39625752182980,"sku":"SPC-004-PWD-JAR-025","price":79.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":40859725496516,"sku":"SPC-004-PWD-BOX-250","price":449.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/6035\/5416\/files\/QuangNamCinnamon_Burk.png?v=1777022863"},{"product_id":"fan-si-pan-black-cardamom","title":"Fan Si Pan Black Cardamom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur black cardamom \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eis sourced from the small city of Sa Pa which has become an important hub for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecardamom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e trade \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eas demand surges from China. It \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egrows semi-wild in the shadows of Vietnam's highest peak, Fan Si Pan, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eand is sourced from ethnic communities that has cultivated the crop in the area as a replacement for opium since the 1990s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur suppliers trek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e deep into the forests of Hoang Lien National park to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eget to their plantations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOnce harvested the pods \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eare directly roasted over an open fire for 2 days before being trekked back to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSa Pa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Pepper Quest","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":39625878077636,"sku":"SPC-003-WHO-JAR-020","price":89.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":40859668152516,"sku":"SPC-003-WHO-BOX-200","price":499.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/6035\/5416\/files\/BlackCardamom_BUrk.png?v=1777023013"},{"product_id":"whole-quảng-nam-cinnamon","title":"Quảng Nam Cinnamon - Whole","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe source our Quang Nam Cinnamon at an altitude about 1500 m above sea level in the highlands in central Vietnam on the borders of Laos. The tree is indigenous to the nearby Truong Son forest and has long been considered sacred by the local communities due to its many medicinal abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cultivation of this particular variety, locally called Tra My Cinnamon, is an ancient practice by many ethnic groups in the area and is quite unique. It takes 10 years before the bark of the tree matures into the highest quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce ready a cut at the base of the tree lets the bark dry for a couple of weeks before harvesting. This method of drying captures the essential oils and makes for an incredible product.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Pepper Quest","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":41562232389828,"sku":"SPC-045-WHO-BAG-050","price":79.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true},{"title":"450g","offer_id":41562232422596,"sku":"SPC-045-WHO-BAG-450","price":449.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/6035\/5416\/files\/QuangNam_Cinnnamon_Whole.png?v=1790239586"},{"product_id":"cloves","title":"Cloves","description":"\u003cp lang=\"en-US\"\u003eHighly aromatic and full of the warming compound called eugenol, cloves are the buds of a beautiful red flower just about to burst open. They grow on tropical evergreen trees indigenous to the island of Ternate of the Molucca islands, Indonesia. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCloves was once one of the most sought after spices in the world with extensive trading with the imperial courts of China dating back 2500 years. The Romans used the spice as incense but the real culinary use in Europe took of during the middle ages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003eOur cloves come from small scale spice gardens grown the hills outside the city of Kandy in Sri Lanka. The large buds are incredibly aromatic and full of warm, fruity flavor. They should be used sparingly as they have a tendency to take over dishes. One way to test the quality is to press the stems with your nail and see if oil comes out. And these guys have plenty of oil \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003egushing out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Pepper Quest","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":41794452324548,"sku":"SPC-006-WHO-JAR-025","price":79.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g (Harvest 11\/24)","offer_id":53848927076691,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/6035\/5416\/files\/Nejlika_Burk.png?v=1777016561"},{"product_id":"green-cardamom","title":"Knuckles Mountain Cardamom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003eOften called the “Queen of spices” green cardamom has a given role in the Scandinavian cuisine. We love to bake with it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003eThe history of this love affair dates back to the Vikings who encountered green cardamom in Constantinople. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003eIn Indian and Arabic cuisine it is used in a whole array of dishes and works beautifully with salty, sweet, earthy and savory dishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003eThe plant is lush, leafy and part of the ginger family. It produces fruit pods on flowering stems that contain around 20 seeds. Almost mature pods are harvested, washed and then dried. The plant is native to India and Sri Lanka but it is Guatemala who have become the worlds biggest exporter leaving many of the heirloom species, especially in Sri Lanka, in the dark. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are happy to be sourcing one of these heirloom varieties, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003eVhazukka, from the Ashoka family together with EkoLand. It is unlike any other green cardamom we have ever tried with wonderful aroma and very balanced taste. We experience minty tones of kiwi fruit and pine shoots. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt comes in whole pods to preserve its true flavor. This also allows you to toast them if you want to release nutty and complex flavors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003ePound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003e the pods \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003es\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003elightly in a mortar to open the skin and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003ethen mildly crush the seeds to bring out most flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003eIf you are a cardamom lover like us we would recommend that you get a pepper mill just for this spice. Once in the grinder you can easily add it to your coffee, smoothies, porridge or yogurt. Take an hour to remove the seeds from the husk and just add it to you grinder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thepepperquest.com\/products\/knuckles-mountain-cardamom?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=carda\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Peeled cardamom\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003eAlso available as peeled whole seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso part of the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/starting-sri-lanka\"\u003eStarting - Sri Lanka\u003c\/a\u003e bundle, together with Kandy Black Pepper, Sri Lankan Cinnamon and Polwaththa Curry Blend.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Pepper Quest","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":41806039974084,"sku":"SPC-002-WHO-JAR-025","price":79.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/6035\/5416\/files\/Green_Cradamom_Whole_BUrk.png?v=1777015426"},{"product_id":"ginger","title":"Kandy Ginger","description":"\u003cp lang=\"en-US\"\u003eGinger is part of the Zingiberaceae plant family that also includes turmeric, galangal and cardamom. These tropical, flowering plants develop rhizomes or roots that are widely used in cooking around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003eGinger is a true cultigen, meaning that the plants does not exist in the wild and is a hybrid of many different species of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003eZingiberaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003e. The original plants originated in SouthEast Asia where they were domesticated and introduced to new lands with the austronesian peoples starting around 5000 years ago.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Fresh ginger and dried ginger have completely different flavor profiles. When dr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003eied,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003e ginger becomes stronger and more aromatic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003eWe are heavy users of ginger \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003eboth fresh and dried. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003eThis ginger is sourced from D.M.R Jayasooriy in Kargasthanna, Sri Lanka. It has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003ean incredible tropical flavor with hints of pineapple and citrus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Pepper Quest","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":41806049280196,"sku":"SPC-015-PWD-JAR-025","price":69.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g (Harvest 9\/25)","offer_id":53848928551251,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/6035\/5416\/files\/Ingefara_SriLanka_Burk.png?v=1777024121"},{"product_id":"sri-lankan-cinnamon","title":"Sri Lankan Cinnamon","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSri Lankan Cinnamon is known as “true cinnamon” and unique due to its sweet, delicate flavor. The inner bark of Cinnamomum verum trees is harvested, peelsd and rolled into quills before dried. A real handicraft. Used in baking, desserts, and savory dishes, offering a unique, mild cinnamon flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso part of the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/starting-sri-lanka\"\u003eStarting - Sri Lanka\u003c\/a\u003e bundle, together with Kandy Black Pepper, Knuckles Mountain Cardamom and Polwaththa Curry Blend.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Pepper Quest","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":41806050984132,"sku":"SPC-005-PWD-JAR-025","price":79.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":41806051016900,"sku":"SPC-005-PWD-BOX-250","price":449.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/6035\/5416\/files\/Kanel_SriLanka_Burk.png?v=1777024331"},{"product_id":"sri-lankan-cinnamon-whole","title":"Sri Lankan Cinnamon - Whole","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSri Lankan Cinnamon is known as ”true cinnamon” and unique due to its sweet, delicate flavor. The inner bark of Cinnamomum verum trees is harvested, peelsd and rolled into quills before dried. A real handicraft. Used in baking, desserts, and savory dishes, offering a unique, mild cinnamon flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSweet, delicate flavor with citrusy and floral notes. It’s milder and more refined than the commonly used cassia cinnamon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Pepper Quest","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":41806063403204,"sku":"SPC-047-WHO-BAG-050","price":79.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true},{"title":"450g","offer_id":41806063435972,"sku":"SPC-047-WHO-BAG-450","price":449.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/6035\/5416\/files\/Ceylon_SriLanka_Cinnamon_Whole.png?v=1790239497"},{"product_id":"mulling-spices","title":"Mulling spices","description":"\u003ch3\u003eComing back in october! \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA collection of spices, perfect for mulling this seasons ciders and wines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat up you selected beverage with the spices and enjoy a warm flavorful drink. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks perfectly when making you own glögg and apple cider. Spice after your own liking. Also do not forget the best holiday drink in the world - Mumma!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere is the best \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thepepperquest.com\/blogs\/news\/glogg\"\u003eglögg\u003c\/a\u003e we made so far!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePackage includes \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSaigon Cinnamon Stick 50g\u003cbr\u003eKandy Ginger 25g\u003cbr\u003eKnuckles Mountain Green Cardamom 25g\u003cbr\u003eCloves 25g\u003cbr\u003eStar Anise 10g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Pepper Quest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41806094860484,"sku":"","price":239.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/6035\/5416\/files\/MullingSpices.png?v=1790240130"},{"product_id":"mace","title":"Mace","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 100%;\"\u003eMace has a warm, aromatic, and slightly sweet flavor, with hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves. Its unique flavor profile and aroma make it a popular ingredient in many cuisines around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur mace comes from Madduma Bandara who pick the ripe nutmeg fruits and carefully removes the bright red, lacy, spirderweb like coating that surrounds the nutmeg seed. It is then sun dried.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e We source the spice together with Nihal and Remon of Eko Land Spices in Sri Lanka. Most households in the Wepthana community have a couple of nutmeg trees as part of their Kandyan Gardens and the spice is used a lot it the local cuisine.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Mace has a slightly sweeter and milder flavor than nutmeg and is often used in sweet and savory dishes, such as cakes, pies, stews, and sauces.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Pepper Quest","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":46542389313875,"sku":"SPC-018-WHO-JAR-025","price":79.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/6035\/5416\/files\/20230509_141958_1464d3b9-2b2c-456e-b912-77340574db0e.jpg?v=1731935009"},{"product_id":"nutmeg","title":"Nutmeg","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003eNutmeg has a warm and sweet flavor with hints of clove and cinnamon, and is often used in both sweet and savory dishes. Nutmeg comes from the seed of the nutmeg tree, which produces both nutmeg and mace, which are two distinct spices with unique flavors and uses.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Our nutmeg is harvested and sun dried by the family of S.P. Samarsinghe in Karagasthenna, Sri Lanka. We source the spice together with Nihal and Remon of Eko Land Spices in Sri Lanka.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Locally in Sri Lanka the spice is used in spice blends, biriyani and curries. \u003cbr\u003e We love using this spice in mashed potato, spinach dishes and the frying batter.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Use with moderation as there is a toxic component in Nutmeg. Consumption of more than 2 tablespoons of nutmeg at once can cause unpleasant symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Pepper Quest","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":46543090385235,"sku":"SPC-017-WHO-JAR-025","price":79.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/6035\/5416\/files\/Muskotnot_Burk.png?v=1777031285"},{"product_id":"knuckles-mountain-cardamom","title":"Peeled Knuckles Mountain Cardamom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003eOften called the “Queen of spices” green cardamom has a given role in the Scandinavian cuisine. We love to bake with it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003eThe history of this love affair dates back to the Vikings who encountered green cardamom in Constantinople. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003eIn Indian and Arabic cuisine it is used in a whole array of dishes and works beautifully with salty, sweet, earthy and savory dishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003eThe plant is lush, leafy and part of the ginger family. It produces fruit pods on flowering stems that contain around 20 seeds. Almost mature pods are harvested, washed and then dried. The plant is native to India and Sri Lanka but it is Guatemala who have become the worlds biggest exporter leaving many of the heirloom species, especially in Sri Lanka, in the dark. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are happy to be sourcing one of these heirloom varieties, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003eVhazukka, from the Ashoka family together with EkoLand. It is unlike any other green cardamom we have ever tried with wonderful aroma and very balanced taste. We experience minty tones of kiwi fruit and pine shoots. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis variety comes peeled. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003eIf you are a cardamom lover like us we would recommend that you get a pepper mill just for this spice. Once in the grinder you can easily add it to your coffee, smoothies, porridge or yogurt. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thepepperquest.com\/products\/green-cardamom\" title=\"Whole pods cardamom\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-US\"\u003eAlso available as whole pods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Pepper Quest","offers":[{"title":"40g","offer_id":48893343007059,"sku":"SPC-001-WHO-JAR-040","price":89.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":53741144768851,"sku":"SPC-001-WHO-BOX-200","price":399.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/6035\/5416\/files\/FronKardemumma_Burk.png?v=1777031718"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thepepperquest.com\/collections\/baking-spices.oembed","provider":"The Pepper Quest ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}