The Finishing Box

3 Single Origin Spices

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The Finishing Box is our three favorite spices to finish off our recipes, whether that means a perfect spiced salt rim or bringing a salad to life.

Tips for Success


  • Try not to pour spices out of the jar over a steaming pot or pan as the steam can get in the jar and cause further clumping.

  • For maximum flavor make sure to use with salt.

  • Ground spices can burn quickly so make sure to use oil to help distribute the heat more evenly when making a rub.
  • Origin

    Maras Chile Flakes
    Farmers in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey grow Maras peppers—also known as Aleppo across the border in Syria, where the civil war has destroyed production—in a fertile plain at the base of Ahir Mountain. Dubbed by the Wall Street Journal as the “Eartha Kitt of chiles” for its sultry heat and slow burn, Maras peppers are harvested in late summer, then sun-dried during the day, and wrapped in cloth at night to “sweat.” This unique regional method traps moisture, boosting the pepper’s trademark “wetness,” also enhanced by the cut size of the flakes, which plays a role in how much salt and oil they will hold. Naturally regenerative, a single Maras pepper seed grows into a plant that yields hundreds of peppers, and we hand-select each one after harvest.
    In the limestone hills of Gaziantep in southeastern Turkey, sumac is a drought-tolerant plant that grows wildly near pistachio fields. Since there is no formal cultivation, the late-summer harvest is done by villagers, and at times, a single batch of our sumac is produced by over 100 people. The key is knowing which raw materials to accept—we seek out sumac with a sunny tang that turns into a pucker. Rather than sun-drying, the bright red berry is chopped and packed in salt to cure, preserving the fresh-picked floral aroma of the fruit.
    Made from seawater collected off the coast of Northern California near Humboldt, these high-grade, crisp, clean finishing flakes are made in small batches with artisanal technique—a delicate dance between filtration and fire evaporation—that seeks to achieve the perfect brine for the crystallization process. As salt crystals form over many hours on the surface of the oceanic concentrate, they sink to the bottom where they are raked, drained, and dried.
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      did not try yet.

      im sorry to say that i have not got to try any of them yet. it was nice packaging!!

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    FAQ

    How old are these spices?

    We purchase what we need every year right after the spices are harvested. These spices are as fresh as you can get. They are not sitting in a warehouse for multiple years. The oldest spices we carry will be one year old compared to the commodity market which warehouses spices for 10+ years before selling them to you.

    Why are these called The Finishing box?

    Our Sacred Valley Pink Peruvian Salt, Wild Cured Sumac and Maras Chile Flakes are all perfect for finishing your recipes or in other words they are great to sprinkle on the plate right before you eat. We love to mix the three and use a cocktail rim or to sprinkle on fruit for a snack.

    Do you have recipes to go with these blends?

    Yes! We have an ever expanding recipe library of chef tested recipes. Click here to learn more. Please shoot us an email if there are any recipes you would like to see at support@spicetribe.com.