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About South China Seas

About South China Seas

Since 1994, South China Seas has spent over 30 years sourcing the most intense and flavourful spice growers to offer unrivalled quality, selection, and freshness. We grind, blend and package on premise in Vancouver, Canada. Our ever-growing collection of spices, herbs and blends represents our passion for flavourful food & exploring international cultures through food. 

Traditionally we have been known for our single-source spices (Cinnamons, Turmeric, Paprikas, Sumac) but we have built a following for our custom made blends (Lebanese 7 Spice, Shawarma, Zatar) all of which were lovingly formulated by our team of spice experts.

Granville Island Spice Co.

Since 1994, Granville Island Spice Co. has spent over 30 years sourcing the most intense and flavourful spices from around the world. We grind, blend and package our spices in Vancouver, Canada. Our ever-growing collection of spices, herbs and blends represents our passion for global flavours & exploring international cultures through food.

  • Aji Amarillo, Dried Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Aji Amarillo, Dried

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    Aji is the Latin American Spanish word for chile and amarillo simply means yellow, so, aji amarillos are Peruvian yellow chiles (capsicum baccatum)...

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  • Aleppo Chilli Peppers Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.
    Aleppo Chilli Peppers Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Aleppo Chilli Peppers

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    Named after the Syrian city where it originated, this Middle Eastern spice offers a unique flavor profile that combines fruity, smoky, and slightly...

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  • Jamaican Allspice Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Allspice

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    Allspice - dried brown berry of the tropical Pimenta dioica tree, a clove relative native to the West Indies and Central America. The unique flavor...

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  • Amchur Mango Powder Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.
    Amchur Mango Powder Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Amchur Mango Powder

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    Amchur is dried and powdered green mango. It has a fruity, intensely tart flavour, and is used to add acidity to a dish without adding moisture. It...

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  • Ground Ancho Chile Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.
    Ground Ancho Chile Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Ancho Chile Powder

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    Made from dried poblano peppers, this popular Mexican spice has a deep, rich flavor with notes of sweet fruit and smoky tobacco. Our premium ancho ...

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  • Ancho Whole, Dried Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Ancho Whole, Dried

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    Ancho is the dried form of a green poblano chile (if a poblano is ripened to a reddish colour, then dried, it is called a mulato). Anchos have a un...

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  • Anise Seeds

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    Anise has a fresh, delicate licorice flavour. Native to the Middle East (the Arab name is yanisun), it is widely used throughout Europe, the Middle...

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  • Annatto Seed

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    Commonly used in Latin American, Caribbean, and Filipino cuisine, Annatto seeds are known for their bright orange-red color and mild, earthy flavor...

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  • Backyard BBQ Seasoning

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    Granville Island Spice Co's Backyard BBQ spice blend, the perfect addition to your grilling arsenal. This blend of salt, garlic granulated, oregano...

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  • Bangkok Spice Blend, Organic Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Bangkok Spice Blend, Organic

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    Looking for a quick and easy way to recreate Thai dishes at home, try our Organic Salt Free Thai Seasoning, it gives you the signature Thai spicy, ...

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  • Bay Leaves

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    There are two types of bay leaves, Indian bay leaves, which are cassia leaves, and the leaf of the bay tree (laurus nobilis). These are the latter....

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  • Black Cardamom Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Black Cardamom

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    Our black cardamom is a bold and robust spice with a distinct smoky flavor and a touch of sweetness. It's perfect for adding depth and complexity t...

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  • Black Garlic Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.
    Black Garlic Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Black Garlic

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    Our Canadian fermented Black garlic is the result of aging the regular garlic bulbs. Instead of the pungent, bitter, spicy taste of raw garlic, the...

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