Winter Spice Trio

Includes:

KIDICHI COOPERATIVE CLOVES

Grown in what once were the private spice gardens of the first Sultan, the land is now divided between smallhold farmers. These clove trees are considered by many to be the best in the world! The cloves are picked right before flowering to maximise flavour and precious oil content, then dried in the tropical Zanzibari sun.

MITAKAWANI VILLAGE GINGER

In the middle of the Southern island of Unguja lies the small village of Mitakawani, far removed from any tourism and completely reliant on spice farming. This ginger is grown by women on small plots of land. After harvesting, it is dried in the sun and then pounded to a powder in a rhythmic motion using a traditional wooden mortar.

KIDICHI COOPERATIVE CINNAMON POWDER

Grown in what once were the private spice gardens of the first Sultan, the land is now divided between smallhold farmers. The farmers take great care in selecting and removing the outer bark from the most fragrant trees, after which the inner bark is carefully peeled off and dried in the Zanzibari sun.