Caraway Seed provides warm, earthy flavours with a hint of mint & anise. It's perfect for adding to breads, cakes, cookies and other baked goods.

All about Caraway Seed, Spice

What it’s like, and how to make it

HeatNo heat
CuisineFrench & european, middle & eastern
Best forBaking sweet, braising, roasting
Goes inBaked goods desserts, soups stews, roasted vegetables, pickling preserving
WithPork, beef, wild boar, venison
What’s in itcaraway seed

How to use it

The rye bread essential. One tablespoon per loaf. Also the star of sauerkraut, coleslaw, and Hungarian goulash. Mix into potato salad or roasted carrots for something unexpected. A little goes a long way — carvone is potent. Whole seeds release flavor slowly during baking — you get little bursts of warmth with every bite. Toast dry for 30 seconds to wake them up before adding to potato salad or roasted root vegetables.

  • Caraway Seed, Whole spice, shown over a chalk-and-watercolour illustration
  • Caraway Seed, Ground spice, shown over a chalk-and-watercolour illustration
  • Illustration: Caraway Seed, Whole with a Finnish farm on a white summer night
  • Illustration: Caraway Seed, Ground with a Victorian schoolmistress's firelit room on a winter evening
  • Illustration: Czech Pork & Dumplings, made with Caraway Seed
  • Illustration: Beef on Weck, made with Caraway Seed
  • Illustration of Caraway Seed, Whole in The Tea & Spice Shoppe bag and jar, with a Finnish farm on a white summer night
  • Illustration of Caraway Seed, Ground in The Tea & Spice Shoppe bag and jar, with a Victorian schoolmistress's firelit room on a winter evening
  • Caraway Seed - The Tea & Spice Shoppe
  • Caraway Seed - The Tea & Spice Shoppe

What it goes with

Rye bread and roasted tea are natural friends. Brew our Genmaicha alongside anything you'd season with caraway — the toasty rice in the tea matches the bready warmth of the spice. Our Hojicha works the same way.

Where it takes you

Also in these blends

On its own, this is the straight thing. It also goes into these blends, each made for a different evening. Read about Caraway →

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Great products and great service

I had a slight mix up on my order, they were quick to reply and correct my order with no issues. Amazing service and great…

I had a slight mix up on my order, they were quick to reply and correct my order with no issues. Amazing service and great products.

— Nick C. Verified

Great tea

A lovely, delicate tea. The peach is strong without being overwhelming or cloying, and the calendula is a nice addition. Very…

A lovely, delicate tea. The peach is strong without being overwhelming or cloying, and the calendula is a nice addition. Very tasty!

— Zoe R. Verified

Maple Peach

The maple peach is delicious. What a beautiful combination. I will most definitely order it again, and a higher quantity of it.

— Gerda S. Verified

Always handy

I use dillweed often. This dill is fresh and has a nice aroma. I use it in marinades, salad dressings, and on fish. Good stuff.

— Jennifer D. Verified

Great stuff

This has helped my household a lot with circulation and alertness when we had it everyday. Will be ordering again soon. Thanks

— Dave G. Verified

Love this tea. Hands down my fav rooibos. This store is our one-stop-shop for tea and spice. Great service, top notch product.…

Love this tea. Hands down my fav rooibos. This store is our one-stop-shop for tea and spice. Great service, top notch product. 10/10!!

— Erin Poeta P. Verified

Delicious

I love this black tea, it has a really nice smooth flavour and love how it’s Swiss water method decaf. Will be buying again!

— Jessica A. Verified

Great flavorful tea

Toffee Ole is one of our favorite teas to share with friends in the evening, when we want something non-caffeinated but quite…

Toffee Ole is one of our favorite teas to share with friends in the evening, when we want something non-caffeinated but quite flavorful.

— Joel R. Verified

Another full bodied ‘real tea’ . ie It is not a flavoured tea. However, we do very much enjoy the Cafe Latte tea which is a…

Another full bodied ‘real tea’ . ie It is not a flavoured tea. However, we do very much enjoy the Cafe Latte tea which is a flavoured tea!!!

— Ted H. Verified

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love , love, love and they shipping is very fast. the headache tea works great, the throat coat tea works great as well

— Miranda A. Verified

4 stars

It worked beautifully; perhaps if I add a little more honey, it would make it better… It is a wellness tea, after all!

— Merrilee B. Verified

Bancha with a splash of lemon

A wonderful Green Tea. Smooth in taste. Also suitable as a summer tea with a splash of lemon. A second infusion makes an…

A wonderful Green Tea. Smooth in taste. Also suitable as a summer tea with a splash of lemon. A second infusion makes an enjoyable second cup!

— Monika F. Verified

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