Artist Story: Every Spice Tells A Story
Burlap & Barrel has spent the last decade proving that spices aren't just ingredients. They're agricultural products with stories, traditions, and generations of expertise behind every harvest.
At Handspoken Fair Trade, we believe every handcrafted product tells the story of the people who made it. Burlap & Barrel brings that same philosophy to the spice cabinet, connecting home cooks with the farmers who carefully cultivate some of the world's most remarkable flavors.
From Around the World to Your Kitchen
Long before a jar of cinnamon reaches your pantry, it begins in the fields of a small farm.
Burlap & Barrel works directly with small holder farmers in more than 30 countries, building relationships that go far beyond a single harvest. Instead of purchasing spices through traditional commodity markets, they seek out farmers growing exceptional varieties using generations of knowledge and regional growing techniques.
By paying premium prices and investing in long-term partnerships, Burlap & Barrel helps farmers build sustainable businesses while preserving crops and traditions that might otherwise disappear.
Every jar is a reminder that extraordinary food begins with extraordinary people.
Why Single-Origin Changes Everything
We've grown familiar with phrases like single-origin coffee and single-origin chocolate, but spices deserve the same appreciation.
Most grocery store spices are blended from multiple farms and countries before making their way to store shelves. Along the journey, they often lose freshness, aroma, and the unique characteristics that make each harvest special.
Single-origin spices come from one farm or one growing region, allowing the climate, soil, and traditional farming methods to shape the final flavor.
Recipes Worth Sharing
Looking for somewhere to begin?
Whether you're baking, grilling, or trying a new weeknight dinner, Burlap & Barrel has created recipes that showcase the unique flavors of their spices while making them approachable for everyday cooking.
Browse their recipes below and discover a new way to experience your spice cabinet.
Meet the People Behind the Flavor
Every jar on the shelf represents countless hours of care, from planting and harvesting to drying, sorting, and packing.
Seeing that process firsthand makes every meal feel a little more meaningful.
More Than a Better Meal
Good food has always brought people together.
Burlap & Barrel reminds us that the ingredients we cook with can connect us to people we'll never meet, traditions that span generations, and communities around the world.
When you choose these spices, you're bringing home incredible flavor, but you're also supporting farmers whose expertise deserves to be recognized and celebrated.
Visit Handspoken Fair Trade to explore the collection in person, breathe in the aromas, and discover just how different spices can taste when they're sourced with intention.
