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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.

  • 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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  • Bordeaux Herb & Garlic Blend

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    Bordeaux Herb and Garlic Blend is inspired by the rich terroir of the Bordeaux region. Frgrant Chervil Tarragon and Thyme are carefully mixed with ...

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

    Caraway Seeds

    Granville Island Spice Co.
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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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  • Cinnamon Ground, Ceylon

    Granville Island Spice Co.
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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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  • Gift Set - Umami Explosion

    Granville Island Spice Co.
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    South China Seas Umami Gift Set is the perfect way to experience the complex, delicious flavors of umami. This set includes three different South C...

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  • Juniper Berries Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.
    Juniper Berries Granville Island Spice Co. - South China Seas Trading Co.

    Juniper Berries

    Granville Island Spice Co.
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    Juniper Berries bring a fresh, resinous, woodsy scent and flavour to meat, poultry and fish dishes. They are particularly good with game (venison, ...

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

    Nutmeg, Whole

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

    Saffron

    Granville Island Spice Co.
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    Widely considered the world's most expensive spice, saffron is a true culinary treasure. Our Premium HEACO Spain saffron is carefully harvested by ...

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

    Sumac

    Granville Island Spice Co.
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    South China Seas Sumac Spice is the perfect way to add delicious flavour to your food. This unique spice gives your food a flavourful boost. Sumac ...

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

    Worcestershire Sauce Powder

    Granville Island Spice Co.
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    South China Seas Worcestershire Sauce powder is an easy way to add the classic taste of Worcestershire to your food. Create a liquid and it's perfe...

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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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