Five for the Mediterranean table, from Greece to North Africa. Greek Seasoning is salty, sweet and tangy, made for lamb, kabobs and vegetables. Mediterranean Spice Blend brings garlic, paprika, rosemary, oregano and basil. Za'atar goes on flatbread with olive oil, Harissa is North Africa's smoky chile blend, and whole marjoram leaf, oregano's milder cousin, finishes potatoes and grilled chicken.A bag of each, packed by hand in Calgary.

All about Mediterranean Spice Set, 5 Spices

In this set

  • Whole · 18g Bag

    Marjoram Leaf

    Origanum majorana

    Marjoram is in the mint family and is a sub-species of oregano. Not surprisingly, it shares a similar flavor with its cousin, though it is milder and smoother. Its incorporation enhances traditional salad dressings, lends robust savory notes to certain sausages, and facilitates the successful combination of...

    Mediterranean essential · Sweet, floral

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  • 70g Bag

    Za'atar

    Za'atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend that is tangy with a slight nuttiness. It goes great mixed with olive oil and brushed on flatbreads, sprinkled on vegetables, and added to dips (hummus, baba ghanoush, etc.). It also pairs well with red meats, fish, and...

    Middle Eastern blend · Herbal, tangy

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  • 55g Bag

    Greek Seasoning

    Our Greek Seasoning is a salty, sweet, and tangy spice blend geared for lamb dishes, stews, sauces, marinades, casseroles, meat kabobs, and vegetables. Inspired by traditional Greek blends of lemon, garlic, and oregano.

    Mediterranean blend · Herbal, lemony

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  • 90g Bag

    Mediterranean Spice Blend

    Mediterranean Spice Blend is a mix of garlic, paprika, rosemary, oregano, basil and more, and will infuse any dish with the classic flavors of Mediterranean cuisine.

    Mediterranean blend · Mild heat · Herbal, savory

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  • 65g Bag

    Harissa

    Harissa is a hot chile paste ubiquitous in North African cuisine and made from a variety of spicy chiles. We use our own hand chosen chiles (including African bird's eye chiles) and finely grind them, then blend them with other traditional spices to create our...

    African blend · Medium heat · Smoky, citrusy

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What it’s like, and how to make it

HeatMedium
CuisineMediterranean, middle & eastern, african
Best forBraising, roasting, saute pan fry, marinades rubs, slow cooker, finishing, grill bbq, quick weeknight
Goes inSoups stews, roasted vegetables, salads dressings, dips sauces, baked goods desserts, eggs breakfast, grills roasts
WithChicken, pork, lamb, vegetarian, rabbit, upland birds, eggs, fish seafood, beef, venison
What’s in itMarjoram Leaf: marjoram leaf; Za'atar: sesame seeds, thyme, sumac, lemon peel, oregano, basil, savory, marjoram, sea salt; Greek Seasoning: garlic, bell peppers, sesame seeds, lemon, parsley, sea salt; Mediterranean Spice Blend: garlic, onion, chile peppers, lemon peel, bell peppers, mustard, rosemary, coriander, cumin, oregano; Harissa: chile powder, chile flake, cumin, coriander, caraway, sumac, garlic, paprika, salt, tomato powder, red wine vinegar powder

How to use it

Toss chicken or lamb in olive oil with Greek Seasoning, or with Mediterranean Spice Blend at a tablespoon per pound, before it goes on the grill. Mix za'atar with olive oil and spread it on flatbread before baking, stir a tablespoon of harissa into yogurt for a dip, and crush marjoram leaves over the potatoes at the end.

  • Mediterranean Spice Set: 5 Herbs, Spices & Blends: Marjoram Leaf, Za'atar, Greek Seasoning, Mediterranean Spice Blend and Harissa, shown over a chalk-and-watercolour illustration
  • Illustration: Mediterranean Spice Set: 5 Herbs, Spices & Blends, olive oil and flatbread, a Greek island harbour beyond
  • Illustration: Labneh with Za'atar, made with Za'atar
  • Illustration: Za'atar Roast Chicken, made with Za'atar
  • Illustration: Chicken Souvlaki, made with Greek Seasoning
  • Illustration: Greek Salad, made with Greek Seasoning
  • Illustration: Grilled Lamb Kebabs, made with Mediterranean Spice Blend
  • Illustration: Shakshuka, made with Harissa
  • Illustration: Grilled Merguez, made with Harissa
  • Illustration of Marjoram Leaf, Whole in The Tea & Spice Shoppe bag and jar, with a rocky hillside on Cyprus in ancient times
  • Illustration of Za'atar in The Tea & Spice Shoppe bag and jar, with a Lebanese mountain town at dawn
  • Illustration of Greek Seasoning in The Tea & Spice Shoppe bag and jar, with a Greek island hillside on Clean Monday
  • Illustration of Mediterranean Spice Blend in The Tea & Spice Shoppe bag and jar, with a long lunch on the Mediterranean coast
  • Illustration of Harissa in The Tea & Spice Shoppe bag and jar, with a courtyard in Nabeul on Tunisia's Cap Bon peninsula in late summer