WELCOME TO
MEZZE SPICES
We are a company powered by world travelers, chefs, and storytellers who have come together as "tour guides for your taste buds." Mezze is for those with a big appetite for life - people who want to experience the full vibrancy of this beautiful world and all of its people.
SHOP NOWIntroducing
ORIGIN SPICES
REGIONAL COLLECTIONS
CURATED BY MEZZE
On our trips around the world, we break bread with locals, dive deep into the culture, and meet with food producers. Our focus is on understanding the core elements of the local cuisine and then finding ways to share them with you. Origin Spices are carefully curated collections that capture the culinary essence of our favorite regional cuisines.
Whether you aspire to expand your palate, or to truly master global cuisines, this is the perfect place to start. Be ready - once you open the door to a new culture, it never closes.
See what we brought back for you
THE
MIDDLE EAST
COLLECTION
CARDAMOM
A piney, warm spice with flavors like eucalyptus, mint, and pepper. Best used for tea, coffee, and desserts.
CUMIN
A fragrant spice full of toasty, nutty flavor with hints of citrus. Best used to season chicken and dips.
CLOVE
An aromatic spice with pungent bitter undertones balanced with subtle sweet flavor. Best used for vegetables, kebab, and braised meats.
ZA'ATAR
A Palestinian spice blend that creates a distinctly bold, herby flavor. Best used for breads, fish, and eggs.
SUMAC
A dried berry with a signature tangy, lemony, tart flavor. Best used to season salads, marinades, and vegetables.
ALLSPICE
A complex spice with slightly bitter, earthy, and fruity flavors. Best used to make pickles or season meats and stews.
HOW WE STARTED
Crista Aladjadjian founded Mezze Spices out of a desire to share the rich culinary heritage of her Armenian-Arab roots. After cutting her teeth as a chef in Los Angeles for over 14 years, she grew to feel stuck within the borders of the flavors and ingredients she was given to work with.
Hungering for more, she set out into the world with her partner, looking for a deeper understanding of the cuisines of the world. They were welcomed into countless homes, humbled by the generosity of so many people sharing the origins, nuances, and traditions of their culinary heritage.
Upon returning, she pored over the videos, photos, and notes they had taken, recounting all the precious memories and friends made during many incredible meals. At that moment, she realized that it was all too good not to be shared with as many people as possible.
WHY
OUR
SPICES
MATTER
We’re part of a spice trade you can trust.
It starts with ethically sourced whole, raw ingredients from around the world which are then milled by our trusted partners in Southern California. This is how we ensure what goes into your pantry is only the freshest, purest, and most flavorful product.
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