Welcome to Monterey Bay Spice Co.
What does a 9th century Ethiopian herdsman, Saint Baba Budan of India, Pope Clement VIII, Pocahontas, Oxford University and Lloyd's of London all have in common? They each had a role in the development of the caffeine culture that much of the world embraces today, a story that spans a thousand years marked by religious condemnation, civil unrest, international piracy and romance. As a result, roughly 500 billion cups of coffee are consumed around the world each year today. That’s a lot of java!
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bulk fennel seed, whole
Fennel seed provides a mild anise-like flavor and helps to counter the coffee acidity.
bulk cinnamon chips, cut & sifted
Cinnamon adds brightness and sweetness to coffee and is a favorite in light roast coffees. Works well with other spices too, especially
orange peel,
ginger and
cloves.
bulk cardamom pods, whole
Common in Indian coffee blends, cardamom is often combined with
cinnamon and
black pepper.
bulk ginger root, cut & sifted
The spicy and slightly woody flavor of ginger complements
cloves and
cinnamon.
bulk cloves, whole
The warm, spicy flavor and aroma of cloves is ideal with full-bodied, dark roast coffees.
bulk black pepper, whole
Black pepper adds dimension to the flavor of any coffee. It’s a favorite coffee additive in India, especially in regions along the Malabar Coast.
