There are certain spices whose aromas are indelibly linked with autumn. Cinnamon's spicy sweetness wafting in warm kitchens is certainly a signifier of cooler temperatures, but it is the pungency of cloves and nutmeg that really arouse seasonal associations. If you want an aromatic treat, buy these spices whole and grind them yourself as you need them. But if you can't wait to get right into your fall baking, our ground spices are milled fresh in small batches and will deliver that same olfactory bliss. Opening a jar of our freshly ground cloves, allspice berries, or nutmeg will whisk you immediately into pumpkin season and whet your appetite for pies and lattes. Of course, you can take everyone's favorite short cut and buy a pre-blended mix of PUMPKIN PIE SPICE.
Our pumpkin pie spice blend lets the warm nutty flavor of ground nutmeg shine while maintaining cinnamon's spicy sweetness. A dash of mace in the mix adds pungent complexity. This blend is perfect when you're too impatient to mix your own pumpkin pie spice and are eager for fall flavored treats.
>> BUY PUMPKIN PIE SPICECushion your sadness for summer's end with favorite fall flavors. Relish in the rustling leaves, crisp breezes, chunky sweaters, and harvest moons with pumpkin spiced foods that accentuate the best parts of the cooler weather. Pumpkin spice lattes rule the season of course, but our obsession with the pumpkin pie spice has yielded so many more ways to incorporate the cozy concoction of spices. Here’s a few recipes using pumpkin pie spice, or the individual spices that make the blend, to get you started:
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Vanilla, often associated with fall and winter baking, defies seasonality and reigns as a timeless flavor that knows no boundaries. From refreshing summer desserts to comforting winter treats, vanilla will infuse every creation with enchanting warmth and delicate sweetness. Using whole vanilla beans is not only about adding flavor to your dishes; it's about embracing a sensory experience that is luxurious, unique, and deserving of special occasions. The richness, depth, and elegance that whole vanilla beans can bring to your culinary creations makes them more than worthwhile. Try a little luxury and get a few GRADE A VANILLA BEANS.
While whole vanilla beans are visually stunning, with their long and slender pods, slicing them open to use their tiny black seeds can make your average vanilla recipe rise to new levels. In many homemade confections the seeds add not only an intoxicating aroma but also visual and textural appeal with little dark flecks and subtle crunch.
Slice the beans lengthwise and infuse your favorite spirits with our aromatic grade A vanilla beans. Start steeping now and in a couple of months you'll have plenty of homemade vanilla extract on hand for your holiday baking...
>> QUICK GUIDE TO DIY VANILLA EXTRACTSelefina is an online spice shop brought to you by Adagio Teas. Here you will find an assortment of spices gathered using the same dedication and care with which we’ve curated our online tea collection. With our decades of experience sourcing products and establishing global connections our mission is to bring you fresher, higher-quality spices and seasonings at lower prices. Please check back often as we continue to expand our catalog.