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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.

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Cocoa Nibs Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Cocoa Nibs

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    Cocoa nibs are small pieces of roasted and crushed cocoa beans that have a rich and intense chocolate flavor with a slight bitterness. They're a ve...

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  • Cumin Seeds Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.
    Cumin Seeds Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.
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    Cumin Seeds

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    Cumin is a versatile spice with a warm, nutty flavor that is used in many cuisines worldwide. These oblong seeds are toasted for extra flavor and u...

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  • El Paso Fajita Blend Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.
    El Paso Fajita Blend Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    El Paso Fajita Blend

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    El Paso Fajita Blend is a smoky, delicious way to add the permeating flavor of a marinade to meat and vegetables, without the extra time required t...

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

    Ground Cumin

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    Cumin is a versatile spice with a warm, nutty flavor that is used in many cuisines worldwide. These oblong seeds are toasted for extra flavor and u...

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  • Jamaican Jerk Seasoning

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    Transport your taste buds to the Caribbean with our authentic Jamaican Jerk Seasoning. A fiery blend of allspice, thyme, cinnamon, and chili pepper...

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  • Peppercorns Whole, Pink Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.
    Peppercorns Whole, Pink Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Peppercorns Whole, Pink

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  • Smoked Oaxacan Spice

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    Smoked Oaxacan Spice is a delicious combination of Ground Smoked Chipotles, Chile Powders, Cumin, Garlic and Onion. Chipotles are gently smoked and...

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  • Homemade Sazon Seasoning Mix Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.
    Homemade Sazon Seasoning Mix Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Tex Mex Seasoning

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    Granville Island Spice Co's Tex Mex blend, the perfect seasoning for adding a bold and spicy kick to your favorite dishes. This blend features a pe...

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  • Vanilla Pods, 2 pods (TUBE) South China Seas - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Vanilla Pods, 2 pods

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    Intensely fragrant! Split the bean lengthwise, scrape out the seeds and use them in sauces, or baking, etc. The empty pod can be used to infuse mil...

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"The definitive location for all of your exotic cuisine needs, the South China Seas Trading Company does an excellent job of stocking unique items from all over Asia, Latin America, India and the Caribbean."

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"Excellent spot to find otherwise obscure ingredients. I found long peppercorns after a year of searching and real wasabi!"

"I've been shopping at South China Seas for over 20 years and I'm always happy with the selection of products . . . I can always find the sauces and ingredients that I need for my favourite Chinese, Japanese, Indian, and Latin American recipes."

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