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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.

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

    Bangkok Spice Blend, Organic

    Granville Island Spice Co.
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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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  • 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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  • Butterfly Pea Flowers South China Seas - South China Seas Trading Co.
    Butterfly Pea Flowers South China Seas - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Butterfly Pea Flowers

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    These delicate blue blooms are native to Southeast Asia and are widely used in the region's cuisine for their natural blue coloring. We source only...

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  • Chives, Air Dried

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    Introducing our premium air-dried chives – a culinary delight to elevate your dishes to new heights! Our meticulously prepared air-dried chives are...

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  • Cinnamon Sticks, Ceylon Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.
    Cinnamon Sticks, Ceylon Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Cinnamon Sticks, Ceylon

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    The sweet, warm aroma of Ceylon cinnamon is like no other. Grown in the lush forests of Sri Lanka, our cinnamon sticks are hand-harvested and caref...

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  • Crystallized Ginger pieces

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    These sugar-coated ginger pieces are perfect for adding a touch of sweet, peppery flavor to a recipe or enjoying as a chewy candy.

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  • Dried Kaffir Lime Leaves Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Dried Makrut | Kaffir Lime Leaves

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    Makrut lime trees are small trees with long sharp thorns, knobbly green fruits and unusual double leaves. Both the zest of the fruit and the leaves...

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  • Dried Thai Red Chiles Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.
    Dried Thai Red Chiles Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.
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    Dried Thai Red Chiles

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    Add some heat to your next dish with Thai Red Chiles. These chiles are perfect for adding a spicy kick to any dish. They are also great for making ...

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  • Garam Masala Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.
    Garam Masala Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Garam Masala

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    Garam Masala is a traditional Indian blend of spices. Some even regard it as the linchpin of a diverse range of dishes, including curries ad butter...

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

    Garlic Powder

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    Garlic powder brings smooth, balanced warmth and complexity that works in any recipe that calls for dried or fresh garlic.

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  • Gift Set - Finishing Salts

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    South China Seas Finishing Salt Gift Set is three of our specially chosen seasoned salts, making it very handy to add a little more pizazz to your ...

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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

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

    Ground Ginger

    Granville Island Spice Co.
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    Ginger (zingiber officinale) is native to South Asia, an essential ingredient there, and in China, Korea and Japan. It has become an important ingr...

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  • Kampot Black Peppercorns, Organic Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.
    Kampot Black Peppercorns, Organic Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Kampot Black Peppercorns, Organic

    Granville Island Spice Co.
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    These prized, geographically protected peppercorns are grown in the ideal conditions of Cambodia's Kampot Province. Picked just as they turn from d...

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  • Kampot White Peppercorns - Organic South China Seas - South China Seas Trading Co.
    Kampot White Peppercorns - Organic South China Seas - South China Seas Trading Co.
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    Kampot White Peppercorns - Organic

    Granville Island Spice Co.
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    These prized and geographically protected peppercorns are grown in Cambodia's verdant southwest. Handpicked when ripe red, the berries are hulled, ...

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  • Kosher Salt

    Granville Island Spice Co.
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    The flake structure of this pure salt provides a soft, pleasant mouthfeel which makes it perfect for use as a finishing salt. It's flake-like struc...

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

    Mace, Ground

    Granville Island Spice Co.
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  • Kaffir Lime Leaves, Ground Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.
    Kaffir Lime Leaves, Ground Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Makrut | Kaffir Lime Leaves, Ground

    Granville Island Spice Co.
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    Makrut lime trees are small trees with long sharp thorns, knobbly green fruits and unusual double leaves. Both the zest of the fruit and the leaves...

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  • Nutmeg, Ground

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    Nutmeg is the seed of the edible fruit of a tropical tree (myristica fragrans). It is encased in a hard, shiny shell (which is discarded); the shel...

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  • Cinnamon Ground, Saigon, Organic South China Seas - South China Seas Trading Co.
    Cinnamon Ground, Saigon, Organic South China Seas - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Saigon Cinnamon | Organic

    Granville Island Spice Co.
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    Our Saigon cinnamon is a rich and flavorful spice with a bold and intense taste that's perfect for adding depth and warmth to your dishes. Sourced ...

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  • Sriracha Salt Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.
    Sriracha Salt Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Sriracha Salt

    Granville Island Spice Co.
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    Sriracha Sea Salt blends the garlicky, sweet chile heat of sriracha-style hot sauce with natural sea salt. Its complex flavor is perfect for finish...

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  • Star Anise Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Star Anise

    Granville Island Spice Co.
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    Star Anise (Illicium Verum, I. Anisatum) is the aromatic dried fruit of a small evergreen magnolia native to China. Its warm, sweet, spicy clove an...

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

    Thai Chile Flakes

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    South China Seas Crushed Thai Red Chile, is good to sprinkle on top of any types of Chow Mein, if you infused it with a boiling hot oil, let it sea...

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  • Vadouvan Masala Curry Powder Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Vadouvan Masala Curry Powder

    Granville Island Spice Co.
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    Vadouvan French Masala Curry Powder is a spicy-savory interpretation of Indian masala curry powder, blending classic curry spices with aromatic oni...

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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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