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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.

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

    Caraway Seeds

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    With their distinct aroma and slightly sweet flavor, our caraway seeds are a staple ingredient in many European dishes. The seeds are carefully har...

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  • Dill Weed Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.
    Dill Weed Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Dill Weed

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    Our Dried Dill Weed packs a punch of flavor. The dill is dried creating a more intense dill flavor to amp up your dips, salmon, vegetables and dres...

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  • Gift Set - Global Heat

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    Looking for a gift ? Try our Global Heat gift set collection. It included the Shichimi Togarashi from Japan, the Gochugaru from Korea and the Alepp...

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  • Gift Set - Middle Eastern Classics

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    Take your appetite to the Middle East with these premium handcrafted spice blends. Our collection includes Shawarma spice, Sumac and Za'atar that a...

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

    Green Cardamom

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    Our premium green cardamom is a fragrant and versatile spice with a sweet and floral taste that's perfect for both sweet and savory dishes. The pod...

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  • Gum Arabic Powder Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.
    Gum Arabic Powder Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Gum Arabic Powder

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    Gum Arabic is the highly nutritive hardened sap of acacia trees, cultivated or found in the wild, throughout West Asia, Arabia and the Sahel. It is...

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  • Lebanese Seven Spice Powder Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.
    Lebanese Seven Spice Powder Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Lebanese Seven Spice Powder|Baharat

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    Our Lebanese Seven Spice is a blend of fragrant spices that will transport your taste buds to the Middle East. This spice mix contains all-natural ...

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  • Lemon zest, Natural Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.
    Lemon zest, Natural Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Lemon zest, Natural

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    Lemon Zest dade from oily outer skin of the Lemon makes for an intensely fragrant and flavorful cooking component. Great as a replacement for Real ...

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

    Poppy Seeds | organic

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    Poppy seeds, whether black (blue), or white, are the seeds of the opium poppy (papaver somniferum). In the West and the Middle East, dark-coloured ...

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  • Shawarma Seasoning

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    Introducing Granville Island Spice Co's flavorful Shawarma Spice Blend, a perfect combination of fragrant herbs and spices that will transport your...

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  • Urfa Biber Chile Flakes Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.
    Urfa Biber Chile Flakes Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.
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    Urfa Biber Chile Flakes

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    South China Seas Urfa Chile Black Urfa Chili is a premium chili pepper that is perfect for adding heat and flavor to any dish. It has a smoky, eart...

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  • Za'atar/Zaatar

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    South China Seas Zaatar Spice is a unique and flavourful blend of herbs, spices, and salt. It`s perfect for adding flavour to chicken, fish, rice, ...

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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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