Inspired by East African cuisine, Zanzibar Pilau brings the flavours of black pepper, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg into your kitchen. Pilau is a traditional dish from the Spice Islands; it varies from place to place, is often prepared with meat, potatoes, onions and rice, and is very well seasoned. This spice blend therefore ensures a culinary experience full of depth and variety. Thanks to the coarse grind, the flavours are released with particular intensity.

Directions: use about 1 tsp per 1 cup of rice. Add salt to taste. And here’s a detailed recipe too.

Our Golden Milk blend combines the finest turmeric with cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and pepper for a soothing and nourishing effect. Whether as a hot drink or in smoothies, this blend delivers pure energy and flavour.

Directions: Stir 1 teaspoon into a cup of milk or milk alternative, heat, sweeten with honey or sugar if desired, and enjoy a soothing drink. Also ideal for smoothies, curries or desserts, giving them an exotic twist. Alternatively, add a teaspoonful to a mug of hot water with lemon or lime juice. Stir and sweeten to taste. The spice blend is finely ground; if you prefer not to have the fine spice particles, you can use a fine sieve to strain them out before enjoying.

A versatile staple of Zanzibari cuisine is Tamu Spice, a mild blend of cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cumin, black pepper, chillies and turmeric. Here’s a recipe: fry vegetables or meat with onions, add chopped tomatoes, leave to simmer and, of course, season well. Add salt to taste. Serve with flatbread or other bread.

A recipe: Fry some vegetables or meat with onions, add chopped tomatoes, leave to simmer and, of course, season well. Add salt to taste. Serve with flatbread or other bread.

The Zanzibari coffee spice can either be boiled in the pot with the coffee. In that case, the grounds must be strained through a sieve or carefully poured off over the rim of the pot. Alternatively, the spice can be added to the coffee to taste, or you can leave 1 teaspoon in the filter to brew with the coffee.

The authentic tea from the Spice Islands. Add 1 tablespoon to half a litre of water and bring to the boil. Strain out the remains.

A versatile staple of Zanzibari cuisine is Tamu Spice, a mild blend of cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cumin, black pepper, chillies and turmeric. Fry vegetables or meat with onions, add chopped tomatoes, leave to simmer and season a family portion well with about 1 tbsp. Add salt to taste. Serve with flatbread or other bread.