Where can I purchase good quality spices?

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From the lack of moderation in this single thread, I am afraid that it pretty much invalidates this sites usefulness to me.

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Hi, interested to know what’s a good spice brand ( no longer wish to buy Penzeys).

Thank you!

https://www.americanspice.com/

I wanted spices, not to be bombarded with lunatic leftist emails. Bye Bye penzeys. There are better options out there anyway.
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What the hell is this thread actually about?! Thought it was for a place to buy spices. This thread should be removed.

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The title of the thread "Where can I purchase good quality spices? " has become almost useless because so many trump people typically feel compelled to state their political biases and admonishments rather than actually talking about the quality of spices. If you don't like Penzeys don't use them, but stop inundating the various internet forums with your defensive anger and stick to the subject of the thread. Heaven forbid that people be allowed to make up their own minds without having to read through the diatribes in order to find pertinent information.

I also chose to stop buying from Penzeys because they try to push their political views on their customers. Amazing how anyone can be so NAIVE as Cheryl A. Some people will believe anything. We should all be thankful we live in a country where we have the freedom to buy or not buy from anyone we choose.

Not sure if people are still interested in this thread but for those who are, I've been ordering from altiusspice.com for a few years now. They have pretty good variety and quite a few seasoning mixes I haven't been able to find anywhere else.

Start looking for some direct to consumer spice companies. There's not a lot of them out there that have a wide selection so you may have to shop at a few. Off the top of my head, mmcsc.org has very good fresh spices, but they're very small also. So you might have to develop a list of small good companies to buy from.

When people run their companies in ways that reflect their political or religious beliefs, I think that's terrific. Lots of companies have benefit packages that support ideologies and moral positions that I find objectionable. That is what our country is all about - freedom of thought and freedom of speech. Part of our free, capitalistic society is the ability to run your company as you see fit, as long as it is within legal boundaries. But, when I get a newsletter from a company that sells spices, I expect the newsletter to be about.........you guessed it ---spices, along with some recipes or other uses they have found for the items they sell. However, I don't want them to try to sell me their political views. There is enough of that all over television and the internet, and I can subscribe to political newsletters if that is something of interest to me.

The system in this country also gives me the right to choose to buy from another company if for any reason I no longer want to spend my hard-earned money at Penzey's. Though I would prefer that Penzey's leave their political views out of their newsletters, as long as they are willing to pay the price for their political stances, they have the right to continue down that path. I wrote them a letter expressing my thoughts about mixing politics with business communications to customers. I told them that if this was going to continue, I would no longer be purchasing anything from them, and I asked to be removed from their mailing list. I'm sure they read my letter, since they have deleted me from their mailing list. However, I did not receive any response from them. Apparently, campaigning for the party of their choice (or against the one not of their choice) is more important to them than customers or profit. If so, more power to them. As for me, there are plenty of other choices out there.

If you're looking for seasoning blends, I enjoy the ones from www.psseasoning.com. Great quality, very fresh and flavorful. They also have sauces, dip and pancake mixes

I enjoy shopping at www.slofoodgroup.com they have a nice section of hard to find spices online such gourmet vanilla beans, saffron’s, Ceylon cinnamon and more

I will continue to buy from Penzeys because of his courage to speak the truth. I am saddened that so many of you would allow this lying man, who sits in the oval office, to affect your buying a wonderful product like Penzeys. What is the matter with you?

Maybe all the people who have trouble with opinions should just go to the supermarket and buy whatever is there.If they have opinions you’ll never know.

Sanita Spices in Kearny NJ, but they only sale by bulk spices. Good quality items for very good price their phone number is 201-955-1505 no internet sale so you have to call them

I left Penzey's because of all their political emails. When I told them about it they were very condescending so I don't order from them anymore. The Spice House online is where I go now. Very good prices and service.

I as well am now presently looking and making phone calls to different spice companies, and have decided to never again use Penzey's. They get so darn political, and it serves no purpose for a business to do such. I'd admonish ALL to stay clear of Penzey spices!

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I purposely support Penzey’s BECAUSE of their support of civil rights, civil liberties, and justice for all, and switched from being a long-time Spice House customer to do so. I also boycott companies that openly support anti-choice and anti-gay policies. Isn’t that spicy?!

Bucks 5th Ave, the Spice Lady, has really passed its heydey and acts more as a retirement home for her these days. Be careful what you buy and how long it has been there. There was mold in some of the jars, cookies of questionable age scattered across the counter ("which she offerred to us incessently") and she coughed into our order, picking up the last bit off the counter, right into the bag with her bare fingers and then back to her cheese sandwhich. She literally made us wait to pay while she ran someone out of the shop for not agreeing with her political opinions and then engaged us in a long tirade. Like so much of downtown Olympia, it is history.

I'm not quite sure that this is an active thread anymore.But me and my friend have a start-up company to export Sri Lankan black-pepper.If there is Garlic Fiend or any potential buyers,just drop me an email to [email protected] you!

Not an all-purpose supplier, Zingerman's (in Ann Arbor and online) has good blends, peppercorns and some unusual items (e.g., fennel pollen earlier than most suppliers).
https://www.zingermans.com/Category.aspx?Category=spices

Here is another spices online store https://www.ruralspices.com/. They have both whole and ground spices. Top class!!

Morton & Bassett spices are top notch. Not to be confused with morton salt. Morton & Bassett has been around since the 80s and never had a recall on any product... something that can't be said for other big brands. While they aren't cheap, you really can't beat the quality. All natural, non-gmo, non-irradiated, gluten-free, kosher, etc, etc. I highly recommend you give them a try.. they can be found in stores throughout the US.

http://www.mortonbassett.com/about.html

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Check out smithandtruslow.com. Freshly ground organic spices. Excellent!

I just wanted to mention that I have been ordering from myspicesage.com for a few years now. I have never been disappointed with anything I have ordered from them - everything has arrived very fresh. They also ship all orders over ten dollars free I believe. I hope this info helps someone. At any rate, it gives you another place to compare available products, prices, etc.

Sean, I've voted neither for Wallace nor Trump. It seems inconsistent for you to defend Mr. Penzey by saying that Mary "hit below the belt" because of her reaction to Bill Penzey calling her (if she voted for Trump) and millions of Americans racists when he's surely not personally met each of them. That is not only political bigotry, it's blatant ignorance and arrogance. If you don't like President Trump talk about or to him, don't attack his millions of voters you don't know. Have you tried growing your own spice garden? We may all have to farm soon. Bubba

For organic Indian spices www.ancientindianspices.com Small batches, authentic recipes. Spice and tea-related gifts. Start-up so support us!

I will never shop Penzeys again. You are right about the company, and they have now gotten extreme political, which has nothing to do with selling spices. I'll never buy from them again. Try Dean and Delucca.

I have been trying several companies for a long time and have found that they were not always consistently fresh. Than I decided to try Prima spices, who I found while doing internet search. They have great customer service and they always send me fresh stuff. For sure worth a try. Here's the link: https://primaspices.com/store/pc/home.asp

I have found My Spice Sage (www.myspicesage.com) does a pretty good job. Their prices tend to be just a bit higher that Penzy's, but all orders ship for free, making them less expensive in the long run. Once you buy from them, you will start receiving offers once or twice a week for free spices with a minimum order. Some of the deals are certainly worthy of consideration.

If you're across the ocean in Asia then go for www.regencyspices.hk absolutely the best spices I've ever had in my life.

The Spice House.

I have found the best online site to order Spices, dried peppers and herbs.
http://www.yourfavoritepantry.com
everything I have ordered from them is just the best smell and taste.
they also have some other cool stuff and say more is to come. cant wait.

Check out Starlight Herb & Spice Company's products. My aunt and uncle started the biz years ago and sell fantastic products, including their own rubs, blends, and flavored salts + sugars. Anyways, give em a shot at www.starlightherb.com

Rather than get everything from one source specializing in all spices, seek out the ethnic grocery stores in your area that serve a single community. They won't have everything, but they will have many, many things. Most importantly, there will be very high turnover of spices, guaranteeing freshness. And since they are likely to have customers who return every week, who cook that cuisine at home, you have the best possible quality control: local home cooks who won't stand for a crummy product. Finally, they are likely to have the most reasonably priced spices, as for locals in that culinary community, this is what you put on the table every day, not an indulgence.

Though I don't cook or eat Armenian food, a local Armenian grocery has become my best local spice store, along with a hole in the wall South Asian grocery.

I was a happy customer of Penzeys until they started sending out political rants to their customers. The last one supported the riots.

Kalustyan's in NYC, with their online store at www.kalustyans.com.

Peppermate.com is an excellent source!

I feel I should write in defense of Penzeys..I have no connection to them other than as a happy customer. I think their products are superb. they have the best vanilla and cinnamon, and all kinds of spices and blends that are hard to find. One of my kids moved to Wisconsin, and I got to know their stores too. The staff was helpful. and seemed genuinely happy to work there.
Bill Penzey is known locally as a philanthropist and a supporter of humanist and progressive causes. (teacher's rights, marriage equality and many more.) He has used his catalogues to showcase all sorts of community projects and the people who run them.
I am sure that if you write a letter to him, you will get a personal answer. Also, if you are ever in Wisconsin, go to the Milwaukee Zoo and take a ride on the Penzey's Carousel.

La Boîte à Epice, NYC - shop online or at their store on 11th Ave btwn 51st and 52nd
http://laboiteny.com/

Nice background article on them in Food and Wine:
http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/spices-by-lior-lev-sercarz

Hi Garlic Friend, we are exporters of high quality spices from SriLanka, Cinnamon, Cloves, Black pepper, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Mace, White Pepper. (bulk) contact us if you would be interested - [email protected]

I tried Atlantic Spice and their stuff is weak.

Try tasteofmalaysia.biz

They are a small company in Florida, but have great spices from India. They only sell by the 1/4 lb online, but I called them and worked out bulk prices. their shipping is low too.

Atlantic Spice Company - they have a website.

depends upon where you live. If you have a local store that sells herbs and spices, I'd begin with them. for instance, there's a fab little store called Polcari's in the North End of Boston where I always go when I'm in town (used to live up the street). They sell coffees, herbs and spices, etc. and their turnover is very rapid. Everything is always fresh.

I also mail order from Vann's Spices www.vannsspices.com and have done so for years. You can buy from them in large or small quantities.

http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/spices-by-lior-lev-sercarz#top-spice-blends

Bucks Fifth Avenue, aka The Spice Lady, here in Olympia, WA is amazing. It's small and local, but she does has a web site. http://www.culinaryexotica.mybigcommerce.com/.
It's an amazing little store with spice blends and single spices from all over the world. I use her Argentine Steak Rub on everything from popcorn to salad dressing.

World Spice, based in Seattle, really impressed me. They were featured in the FOOD52 shop very early on, so I purchased several items from them that were not readily available locally (e.g., grains of paradise). I found the quality and service both to be excellent. You can get fairly small quantities as well. I agree that buying in bulk and buying from ethnic grocers is the way to go generally, but if you cannot, World Spice is a great alternative. http://www.worldspice.com/ ;o)

Kalustyan's in New York City & savory spice shop in Princeton.. http://www.savoryspiceshop.com/ware.html

I don't have a local source like Susan suggests however I've been doing business with The Spice House (www.thespicehouse.com) for many years. Excellent quality, prices, selection and customer service.

Online.

As a veteran of selling herbs and spices for 30 years, now retired, I would suggest looking for what I had. See if there is a local natural food store or co-op that sells them in bulk. We found that both quality and price were superior to what is commonly available. You also have the advantage of buying only as much as you are likely to use in the time they are at their best, or only enough for a single recipe for something you've never tried before.
Similarly, look for ethnic ingredients at the Indian, Asian, Middle Eastern, Hispanic, etc. stores, where a knowledgeable customer won't accept less than the real thing.
Good luck!

I just noticed the full question..apologies.. I saw it on Twitter then just saw the full question... apologies

http://www.penzeys.com/
oops...forgot the link !

Here's a link to Penzey's Online... they will also send you a catalog. Recently I purchased some as a gift and they came in a box packed with fresh bay leaves...Nice Touch !