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Canadian Spice Merchants traveling the globe to bring fresh and unique spices to your doorstep. Unique and traditional seasonings, blends and whole spices all in one glorious spice shop! SPICES FROM OVER 45 COUNTRIES! CANADA POST STRIKE Due to the Canada Post strike we may be unable to ship orders to PO boxes as well as NWT, YT, NU, and some rural addresses across Canada. This will be in effect until the postal strike ends. PROUDLY CANADIAN OWNED. VISIT THE SPICE MARKET SINGLE ORIGIN. HAND CRAFTED. A family of travelers wandering the globe for the highest quality spices. NEW ARRIVALS Quick View Single Origin 70% Chocolate Bar Price C$11.99 Quick View Drinking Cacao 70% Price C$12.99 Quick View Peggy's Cove Dill Spice Price C$12.99 Quick View Smoked Garlic Price C$12.99 Quick View Smoked Onion Flakes Price C$12.99 Quick View 100% Canadian Products Katz's Deli Mustard Salt Price C$13.99 Quick View Meat Monster Price C$12.99 Quick View Scoville - 2,693,000 Pepper X Price C$18.99 Quick View Pho Spices Price C$9.99 Quick View Vietnam Five Spice Price C$12.99 Quick View Bali Curry (Base Ganep) Price C$12.99 Quick View Saint Lucia Bay Spice Price C$12.99 Quick View Spicy Mayan Chocolate Disks Out of stock Quick View Fan Favourites 2024 Kit Price C$64.99 Quick View Double Fold Madagascar Vanilla Extract Price C$34.99 Quick View Madagascar Vanilla Bean Powder Out of stock Our Spices Single Origin Farms Our spices come from single origin farms, not factories. The spice farmers are knowledgeable and have been producing the highest quality products for generations! Spices from across the globe we know our farmers We search the globe for new and rare spices. Now having been to over 100 countries and we continually get spice from over 30 nations using only select farms we know! During our visits we meet with farmers and view their farms to ensure that we receive the best prices & the highest quality spices. We can also confirm that the farmers & their staff are compensated & treated fairly. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Subscribe Thanks for submitting! . Quick View Okinawa Black Sugar Price C$13.99 Quick View Canadian Spice Kit Price C$64.99 BEST SELLERS NEW RECIPES LEARN MORE The Spice Merchant vs The Other Guys Origin Livable Wages Batch sizes Fillers, Additives or Preservative The Spice Merchant Grocery Stores and Bulk Stores Yes! Our spice is sourced from select farms which we visit ourselves Purchase from bulk importers that combine different varieties of spices from multiple regions We work directly with our farmers to ensure payment goes directly to their staff. Spices originate from large corporations, often not traceable All our spices are imported in small quantities. Our blends are made in small batches Often spices have been sitting on the shelves for 4 or 5 years We blend all our spices from whole to powder ourselves to ensure nothing extra is added Spices contain Pesticides, heavy metals and fillers such as saw dust or MSG "After visiting over 120 countries and collecting a wealth of spices along the way, Stephen Gollan, founder of The Spice Merchant and author of the popular travel blog Uncharted Backpacker, knows one thing for sure: every spice comes with a story" SAVOUR MAGAZINE Load more FOLLOW OUR INSTAGRAM Huge selection of fragrant, fresh, high quality spices and herbs, with tester samples to smell and examine. Once you try these herbs and spices, you'll never go back to the overpriced chaff they sell in the grocery stores. You need damask rose buds? He's got them! Want some Tasmanian pepper berry? My dude has it! Craving some Ras el Hanout? Got 'ya covered! If you need it, he's probably got it. If you didn't realize you needed it, he's got that, too! If you're nervous about trying a new spice, don't be embarrassed to ask about them, the owner is more than happy to assist. Lisa Brown

Global tea shop with unique looseleaf teas. Chai l black tea l Nepalese Tea l Chinese Tea l Pink Tea l Chaga Tea l Cedar Tea l Muskeg Tea l Labrador Tea Quality & Purity, Refined. We are passionate about bringing you the best quality loose leaf teas from around the world. Our team works closely with tea farmers to ensure that we source only the purest and highest grade's of teas. We believe that every cup of tea should be an experience, and we strive to provide that with every sip. Join us on our journey to discover the world of tea! CHINESE TEA The history of Chinese tea dates back to ancient times, with legends tracing its origins to the mythical Shennong. Tea became a popular beverage during the Tang dynasty, and the Song dynasty saw the development of tea culture and the rise of tea merchants. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, tea became an important commodity for trade export, leading to the establishment of tea houses and tea ceremonies. Today, Chinese tea remains an integral part of Chinese culture and is by people around the world. Sort by Quick View Black Dragon Pearls Price C$12.99 Add to Cart Quick View From Thailand Hill Tribe Shan Tea Price C$13.99 Add to Cart Quick View Jasmine Yin hao Price C$11.99 Add to Cart Quick View Black Yunnan Golden Monkey Price C$11.99 Add to Cart Quick View Huang Shan Mao Feng Price C$12.99 Add to Cart Quick View White Wild Ancient Tree Price C$11.99 Out of Stock Quick View Yunnan Black Gunpowder Pearl Price C$12.99 Add to Cart Quick View Tai Ping Hou Kui Price C$11.99 Add to Cart Quick View Long Jing Dragon Well Price C$13.99 Add to Cart Quick View Lapsang Souchong Price C$10.99 Add to Cart Quick View Taiwan Mei Shan Oolong Price C$20.99 Add to Cart Quick View Zhu Ye Qing Bamboo Sichuan Price C$12.99 Add to Cart INDIAN TEA Tea was introduced to India by the British in the early 19th century. The tea plantation was established in Assam in 1837, and by the end of the century, India had become the world's largest tea producer. Today, tea is an integral part of Indian culture and is enjoyed millions of people across the country. Sort by Quick View Sri Lanka Orange Pekoe Ceylon Price C$10.99 Add to Cart Quick View Bombay Chai Masala Price C$11.99 Add to Cart Quick View Nepal Black Price C$14.99 Out of Stock Quick View Darjeeling Green Price C$12.99 Add to Cart JAPANESE TEA Tea was introduced to Japan in the 9th century by Buddhist monks returning from China. It was initially used for medicinal purposes, but later became a popular beverage among the aristocracy. The Japanese tea ceremony, or chanoyu developed in the 16th century and is still practiced today as a way to appreciate the beauty of tea and its preparation. Sort by Quick View Uji Ceremonial Matcha Price C$29.99 Out of Stock Quick View Karigane Genmaicha Price C$10.99 Add to Cart Quick View Kabuse Sencha Price C$16.99 Add to Cart Quick View Uji Gyokuro Price C$22.99 Add to Cart EUROPEAN TEA Tea was first introduced to Europe in the 16th century by Portuguese Dutch traders. It quickly became popular among the wealthy and, by the 18th century, tea had become a staple in many European households. Today, tea remains a beloved beverage across the continent, with a wide variety of flavors and preparations available Sort by Quick View Crete Mountain Tea Price C$11.99 Add to Cart Quick View Greek Mountain Tea Price C$9.99 Add to Cart Quick View Greek Island Tea Price C$12.99 Add to Cart Quick View Alpine Herbs Tea Price C$12.99 Add to Cart Quick View Georgian Tkibuli Black Tea Price C$12.99 Add to Cart AFRICAN TEA Tea was introduced to Africa in the late 19th century by Europeanizers. Initially, it was grown in small quantities for local consumption, but it soon became a major export crop. Today, tea is grown in several African countries, including Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe, and is an important source of income for many farmers. Sort by Quick View Organic Rooibos Price C$9.99 Add to Cart Quick View Kenyan Tinderet (BP1) Price C$11.99 Add to Cart Quick View South African Honey Bush Price C$9.99 Add to Cart HERBOLOGY Our Herbs are sourced from around the planet from select farms or simply harvested in the wild to ensure potency and quality. These herbs are perfect for teas & tinctures! Sort by Quick View Butterfly Pea Flower Price C$11.99 Out of Stock Quick View Marshmallow Root Price C$10.99 Add to Cart Quick View Echinacea Price C$10.99 Add to Cart Quick View St. John's Wort Price C$9.99 Add to Cart Quick View Ashwagandha Price C$11.99 Out of Stock Quick View Peppermint Leaves Price C$9.99 Add to Cart Quick View Lemon Balm Price C$9.99 Add to Cart Quick View Dandelion Leaves Price C$9.99 Add to Cart Quick View Organic Thracian Chamomile Price C$11.99 Add to Cart Quick View Nettle (Urtica dioica, burn nettle, stinging nettle) Price C$9.99 Add to Cart Quick View Muskeg - Labrador Tea Price C$10.99 Add to Cart Quick View Greek Olive Leaves Price C$13.99 Add to Cart Quick View Greek Linden Tea Price C$13.99 Add to Cart Quick View Raspberry Leaf Price C$9.99 Add to Cart Quick View Mullein Leaf Price C$12.99 Out of Stock

Indigenous spices from across the world. We work with Indigenous groups to bring unique Indigenous spices to you! INDIGENOUS SPICE Sort by Quick View Aussie Salt & Pepper Out of stock Quick View Native Green Ants Out of stock Quick View Saskatchewan Wild Rice Price C$14.99 Quick View Kelp Sea Salt Price C$13.99 Quick View Chanterelle Powder Out of stock Quick View Wild Boreal Mint Price C$11.99 Quick View Cinnamon Myrtle Price C$12.99 Quick View Native Thyme Out of stock Quick View Outback Saltbush Price C$11.99 Quick View Bush Tomato Price C$13.99 Quick View Wattleseed Out of stock Quick View Lemon Myrtle Price C$10.99 Quick View Aussie BBQ Spice Out of stock Quick View Mountain Pepperberry Out of stock Quick View Bush Tucker Rub Out of stock Quick View Chaga Chunks Price C$13.99 Quick View Muskeg - Labrador Tea Price C$10.99 Quick View Yarrow (gordaldo, nosebleed plant, old man's pepper, devil's nettle, sanguinary, Price C$10.99 Quick View Wild Sumac Out of stock Quick View Alder Pepper (Dune Pepper) Price C$12.99 Quick View Spruce Tips Price C$11.99 Quick View Elder Flower Price C$10.99

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We are spice traders and spice merchants searching the globe for the next great spices, seasoning, herb or blend to add to our ever growing collection. Our Teaml Chelsea Klapwk l Stephen Gollan l Mary Gollan The Team Stephen Gollan Owner Over 13 years ago I took a trip to India, on this trip I fell in love with spice. I came home with as much as my backpack would hold and started my business. Today I am a spice merchant, established photographer and travel writer. My two businesses have blended nicely into my passion for travel! My primary role is making connections with farmers, suppliers and cooks to create the spice blends and ship spice back to Canada. Travel Website unchartedbackpacker.com Mary Gollan Owner As Stephen's travels took him to far off places, I was here to hold down the fort. During this time I learned the in's and out's of spice, including the travel aspect (the best part). In 2019 we decided to step up our game and with me as dual owner we began to expand from farmers markets to a permanent location at Crossroads. My primary role is making our spice blends, finance management, selling at farmers markets and preparing our online sales. Chelsea Klapwyk Marketing (..and everything else) Manager I joined the team just over 3 years ago wanting a new and exciting challenge in Marketing. I am currently in school for Graphic Design and travel with Stephen regularly assisting in cultivating relationships with our farmers. My primary role is social media marketing and website management.

Store Policy Customer Care The Spice Merchant cares about the quality of Spices. We also take our customers very seriously. Delivering the highest of quality spices for over 12 years now we have learned that out customers always come first. If by any means you are unsatisfied with our product feel free to contact us at anytime. If you as a customer have any input to our company we would love to hear from you. Our company has developed in its own unique way thanks to our customers and we appreciate every single tip we get. Privacy & Safety At The Spice Merchant we care about your needs as a customer and this extends to your privacy/safety. With over 15 years working in banking we can assure all your personal needs for privacy will be protected at the utmost care. By no means would your information as a customer ever be compromised. This is our guarantee at The Spice Merchant. Wholesale Inquiries Our spices at The Spice Merchant are very high quality and come from smaller farms around the world. Because of this our supply is limited, but we do accept wholesale inquiries. If you are interested in wholesaling our spice please feel free to send us an email and we can see what future opportunities there are. Payment Methods - Credit / Debit Cards - PAYPAL - Offline Payments Payment Methods

FAQ Frequently asked questions Are your spices gluten free? We have 3 blends that MAY contain gluten: - Australian Chicken salt - Bob's Blackened (A.K.A The Spice Merchant Blackened) - Louisiana Blackened Ranch Where are your spices made? We import our whole spices from across the globe! Stephen, Chelsea &/or Mary travel to each country to meet with the farmers, select the spice and learn traditional recipes. Once we return home with our treasures we blend our wholespice in house to ensure fresh/preservative free blends for our customers to enjoy! How long does it take to ship my order? We process your items within 2 business days! Once shipped you will receive an email through Canada Post with your estimated delivery date. Do you have any Garlic free or salt free blends? YES! SALT FREE: Ancient Roman Agora Spice Baghdad Souq Balinese Curry Bavarian Pie Spice Bouquet Garni British Mixed Spice Butter Chicken Spice Cameroon Spice Caucasus Poultry Blend Chai Masala Chinese Five Spice Crete Spice Curry Powder French Quatre Épices Garam Masala Herbs de Provence Kashmiri Garam Masala Khmeli Suneli Lebanese Baharat Madras Curry Nubian Dukkah Portuguese Spice Pumpkin Pie Spice Punjabi Garam Masala Ras el Hanout Santa Muerte Blend Shichimi Togarashi Shish Tawook Somali Xawaash Spiced Vanilla Bean Sugar Tbilisi Kebab Thai Green Curry Tibetan Masala Tikka Masala Tuscany Italian Blend Vindaloo Yemeni Hawaij Zanzibar Curry GARLIC FREE: Afghanistan Char Ancient Roman Agora Spice Baghdad Souq Bavarian Pie Spice Bouquet Garni British Mixed Spice Bushtucker Outback Blend Cameroon Spice Caucasus Poultry Blend Chai Masala Chilean Merken Chinese Five Spice Chios Greek Blend Crete Spice Curry Powder Egyptian Dukkah French Quatre Épices Furikake Garam Masala Greek Island Herbs de Provence Icelandic Spice Kashmiri Garam Masala Khmeli Suneli Lebanese Baharat Madras Curry Maple Chipotle Blend Mesquite BBQ Seasoning Newfoundland Old Bay Norwegian Hunting Spice Nubian Dukkah Pickling Spice Portuguese Spice Pumpkin Pie Spice Punjabi Garam Masala Ras el Hanout Shichimi Togarashi Somali Xawaash Spiced Vanilla Bean Sugar Syrian Za'atar (Zaatar) Tbilisi Kebab Tibetan Masala Tuscany Italian Blend Yemeni Hawaij Za'atar (Zaatar) Zanzibar Curry

About the Spice Merchant's origins and how its evolved over the years. Calgary spice shop, brining spices from around the globe to your doorstep. Our Story Handcrafting Spice Since 2007 My name is Stephen Gollan I am a professional travel photographer & writer. My journey to becoming a spice merchant began back in 2007 after I returned from a lengthy trip abroad through East Africa and India. On this trip I was introduced to a whole new world of spices and found my calling. Little did i know this was only the beginning of my adventures around the world. As my funds began to shrink I realized i needed to combine my love of travel and cooking and create a business to fund my adventures. So I took the very spices I had brought home and began selling the blends I learned abroad in local farmers markets. Working as an English teacher, scuba instructor, chef, travel photographer/writer & of course spice merchant I have had the unique opportunity to visit over 100 countries. As my travels continued and my inventory of spices grew so did the markets. Eventually my mother decided to join me after she retired and has been my right hand ever since. 7 years later my partner Chelsea was added to the team as we took the leap from Farmers Markets to Public Markets. Our small family business is growing rapidly thanks to our hard working farmers & suppliers from around the globe as well as our faithful customers. I may be known as The Spice Guy to some, but after our team grew we evolved into The Spice Merchant! It's been a wild adventure so far and we cannot wait to see which corners of the world we head to next to get more spice!

High end Cacao and Vanilla! Cacao Powder l Ceremonial Cacao l Vanilla bean l Cacao Beans l Mexican Hot Chocolate l Vanilla Paste CAC AO We travel the globe in order to source the highest quality, organic and fair trade cacao. Familiarizing ourselves with the farmers and the land that produces these products is important no only in providing amazing cacao, but in ensuring that everyone benefits from the farmer to the consumer. Sort by Single Origin 70% Chocolate Bar Price C$11.99 Add to Cart Drinking Cacao 70% Price C$12.99 Add to Cart Spicy Mayan Chocolate Disks Price C$15.99 Out of Stock Organic Dutched Cacao Powder (alkalized Cacao Powder) Price C$18.99 Add to Cart Ceremonial Cacao - Peru Piura Price C$26.99 Add to Cart Natural Cacao Powder - High Fat Price C$18.99 Out of Stock Organic Natural Cacao Powder (10-12) Price C$18.99 Add to Cart Cocoa Butter - Kokoa Kamili Price C$16.99 Add to Cart Organic Native Green Cane Sugar Price C$9.99 Out of Stock Freeze dried Cacao Fruit Pulp Price C$14.99 Add to Cart Peru Piura White Cacao Bean Price C$12.99 Add to Cart Macambo White Cacao Beans Price C$16.99 Out of Stock Okinawa Black Sugar Price C$13.99 Add to Cart Cloud Forest Cacao Nibs Price C$13.99 Add to Cart Black Cacao Powder Price C$18.99 Add to Cart Mayan Mexican Hot Chocolate Disks Price C$14.99 Add to Cart SALE Cacao Husk Tea Regular Price C$8.99 Sale Price C$4.99 Add to Cart VANI LL A Vanilla is one of the most popular spices in the world, and at the Spice Merchant we are perfecting it. We travel the globe to source the best vanilla by visiting farms directly. This way we can ensure not only the quality but also that the farmers are compensated fairly for the laborious work it takes to create this amazing product. Sort by Double Fold Madagascar Vanilla Extract Price C$34.99 Add to Cart Madagascar Vanilla Bean Powder Price C$34.99 Out of Stock Tahitian Vanilla Sugar Price C$15.99 Out of Stock Tahitian Pure Vanilla Extract Price C$28.99 Add to Cart Mexican Vanilla Bean Price C$14.99 Add to Cart Madagascar Vanilla Extract Price C$28.99 Add to Cart Vanilla Paste Price C$59.99 Out of Stock Tahitian Vanilla Bean Price C$23.99 Add to Cart Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Bean Price C$14.99 Add to Cart FAIR TRADE By traveling directly to the farms and allowing the farmer himself to sell his product at the price he picks we ensure that fair compensation is given. SMALL FARMS SINGLE ORIGIN We hand pick the farms in which we source our cacao and vanilla. Knowing exactly where the product comes from ensures quality and eliminates middle men. QUALITY ASSURED Our cacao and vanilla is hand picked by us. We have been working in this industry for twenty years traveling an learning about the products. ETHICALLY SOURCED Our cacao and vanilla goes beyond the farm itself, we ensure that our products are not a result of mass production destoying our natural worlds. A happy farmer and healthy planet is our goal.

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Cocora Coffee was born after we traveled to Colombia and discovered that the majority of the coffee farms were being run by large corporations which do not support single origin, fair trade or fair wages to the farmers. We were destined to work directly with our farmers to make a difference in the coffee industry.  SINGLE ORIGIN COFFEE Each one of our coffee's come with a story, the story of a farmer who wants to make a change. Our coffee brings villages together to provide better wages, opportunities and to better humanity. That is why all of our coffee is guarunteed single origin from the farms we state. COFFEE WITH A DIFFERENCE Cocora Coffee was born after we traveled to Colombia and discovered that the majority of the coffee farms were being run by large corporations which do not support single origin, fair trade or fair wages to the farmers. We were destined to work directly with our farmers to make a difference in the coffee industry. Medium Roast The Coffee Republic - Nobel C$24.99 Price Add to Cart Medium Roast The Coffee Republic - Cocora C$28.99 Price Add to Cart