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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.

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

    Chive Powder

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    Our ground Chive Powder makes it simple and consistent to add the fresh garlic-onion flavor and bright green color of this garden herb. They are na...

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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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  • 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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  • Dried Lemon Slices

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    Granville Island Spice Co's sun-kissed Dried Lemon Slices, sourced from the picturesque orchards of Spain are perfect for enhancing the flavors of...

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  • Dried Lime Slices

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    Granville Island Spice Co's sun-kissed Dried Lime Slices, sourced from the picturesque orchards of Spain, are perfect for enhancing the flavours of...

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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 Morels

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    These unusual-looking, wild, spring mushrooms are highly prized for their delicious, nutty, woodsy flavour. Cleaning and preparing morels may appea...

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  • Dried Orange Slices

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    Granville Island Spice Co's sun-kissed Dried Orange Slices, sourced from the picturesque orchards of Spain are perfect for enhancing the flavours o...

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  • Dried Porcini Mushrooms Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Dried Porcini Mushrooms

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    Porcinis or cèpes (boletus edulis) are amongst the most highly prized forest mushrooms, and deservedly so. They have a lovely smooth texture, a fla...

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  • Dried Shiitake Mushrooms Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Dried Shiitake Mushrooms

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    South China Seas Dried Shiitake Mushrooms are a premium product made from the finest mushrooms. They are hand-selected and dried to perfection, mak...

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  • Dulse Leaf Flakes, Organic Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.
    Dulse Leaf Flakes, Organic Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Dulse Leaf Flakes, Organic

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    Dulse is a seaweed native to the Northern coasts of the Atlantic and Pacific. It is a popular food in Canada's Maritimes, in Iceland and in Ireland...

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  • Epazote Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.
    Epazote Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Epazote

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    It is a challenge to do justice to this wonderful herb with words, names include creosote bush, goosefoot and pigweed! But epazote is wonderful in ...

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  • Fenugreek Leaves, Dried (Kasoori Methi)

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    Kasoori Methi is Dried fenugreek (trigonella foenum-graecum). It's leaves add a warm, grassy and nutty flavour and fragrance to curries, breads and...

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

    Garlic Granulated

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    Granulated Garlic is a great kitchen hack for chefs. Its a quick and easy way to imprat garlic flavor without needing to peel and press the garlic....

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  • Herbes de Provence Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.
    Herbes de Provence Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Herbes de Provence

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    This fragrant herbal blend includes thyme, basil, savoury, fennel and lavender blossoms. Used as a rub, in marinades or in sautés, it complements a...

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  • Italian Porcini Powder

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    Porcini powder is the perfect way to add mushroom flavour to any dish without actually using mushroom. Intensely earthy and umami rich, porcini pow...

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  • Lavender Flowers South China Seas - South China Seas Trading Co.
    Lavender Flowers South China Seas - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Lavender Flowers

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    Culinary Lavender is an incredibly versatile herb for cooking. In today’s upscale restaurants, fresh edible flowers are making a comeback as enhanc...

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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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  • Mexican Oregano Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.
    Mexican Oregano Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Mexican Oregano

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    South China Seas Mexican Oregano is a high-quality spice that is perfect for adding flavor to your dishes. It has a robust, earthy flavor that pair...

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

    Onion Powder

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    Onion Powder is a classic ingredient in Dips, Dressings and Marinades. It provides an amped up Allium (Onion"y") flavor so use sparingly.

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  • Oregano Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.
    Oregano Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Oregano

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    South China Seas Oregano is a fresh, fragrant herb that is widely used in Mediterranean and Asian cuisine. The leaves are dark green with a purple ...

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  • Parisian Herb and Dijon Blend Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Parisian Herb and Dijon Blend

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    Sharp yellow mustard powder blended with fennel, parsley, and aromatic garlic and onion give this seasoning its fragrant, herbaceous flavor. Herb...

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  • Rosemary

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    Rosemary (rosmarinus officinalis) is native to Europe and most popular in that region. Its piney, peppery, minty freshness is delicious with tomato...

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  • Spearmint, Crushed Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Spearmint, Crushed

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    South China Seas Crushed Spearmint is a high-quality, premium product that is perfect for adding a refreshing mint flavor to any beverage or food. 

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  • Tarragon

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    Tarragon, also known as estragon, is a species of perennial herb in the sunflower family. It is widespread in the wild across much of Eurasia and N...

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  • Thyme, Dried

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    Thyme is the herb (dried aerial parts) of some members of the genus Thymus of aromatic perennial evergreen herbs in the mint family Lamiaceae. Thym...

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

    Tomato Powder

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    Tomato Powder offers a convenient way to add all-natural tomato flavor in an easily storable, consistent form. Made from select red ripe tomatoes w...

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  • Tuscan Hills Herb Blend

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    Inspired by the rolling hills of Tuscany, the Tuscan Hills Herb Blend is a floral and herby mix of Basil, Oregano, Onion and Garlic. These flavors ...

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  • Wild Sage Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.
    Wild Sage Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Wild Sage

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    South China Seas Wild Sage Spice is a unique and flavorful product that can be used in a variety of dishes. It has a rich, earthy flavor that pairs...

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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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