Our master list of herbs and spices (plus popular seasoning blends) is the perfect starting point for exploring this vast world of flavor. Our list allows quick access to each spice or herb’s SPICEography profile, plus its overall flavor profile, the regional cuisine it influences, and its origin.
Our universal search bar allows for an instant review of these herbs and spices. Want to find spices that are “citrusy” or “earthy”? Type it in the search bar and your results will immediately appear. Want to find spices often used in Indian cuisine or French cuisine? Type “Indian” or “French” into the search bar.
To learn more about any of the spices, herbs, or seasonings, click on the plus sign to the left of the name. It’ll expand to show general flavor profile, origin(s), and cuisines it influences. Or click on the SPICEography link to go to our full profile page.
Now, let’s master that spice rack…
| Name | Image | Type | Flavor | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspice |
 | Spice | Aromatic, Peppery, Savory, Spicy | Caribbean, Central America, South America |
| Ancho Powder |  | Spice | Earthy, Smoky, Spicy, Sweet | Mexico |
| Annatto Seeds |  | Spice | Nutty, Peppery, Smoky, Sweet | Central America |
| Baharat Seasoning |  | Seasoning | Aromatic, Earthy, Smoky, Warm | Africa |
| Basil |  | Herb | Fragrant, Herbal, Sweet | India, Persia |
| Bay Leaves |  | Herb | Aromatic, Bitter, Earthy, Warm | Asia, Mediterranean |
| Black Pepper |  | Spice | Earthy, Peppery, Piney, Pungent, Spicy, Warm, Woody | India |
| Cardamom |  | Spice | Citrusy, Peppery, Pungent, Warm | Guatemala, India |
| Carom Seeds |  | Spice | Pungent, Spicy, Sweet | Asia, Middle East |
| Cayenne Pepper |  | Spice | Peppery, Pungent, Spicy | South America |
| Celery Seeds |  | Spice | Bitter, Citrusy, Herbal, Strong | Mediterranean |
| Chervil |  | Spice | Bitter, Minty | Eastern Europe |
| Chia Seeds |  | Spice | Nutty | Central America |
| Chicory |  | Herb | Bitter, Rich | Egypt |
| Chili Powder |  | Seasoning | Earthy, Nutty, Spicy, Warm | United States |
| Chinese Five-Spice Powder |  | Seasoning | Fragrant, Spicy, Sweet, Warm | China |
| Chipotle Powder |  | Spice | Earthy, Smoky, Spicy | Mexico |
| Chives |  | Herb | Garlicky, Oniony | |
| Cilantro |  | Herb | Bright, Citrusy, Fresh | Mediterranean |
| Cinnamon |  | Spice | Aromatic, Fragrant, Spicy, Sweet, Warm, Woody | Ceylon, Indonesia, Middle East |
| Cloves |  | Spice | Aromatic, Bitter, Pungent, Sweet, Warm | Indonesia, Madagascar |
| Coriander |  | Spice | Aromatic, Citrusy, Earthy | Africa, Asia, Europe |
| Cumin |  | Spice | Aromatic, Earthy, Pungent, Sharp, Sweet, Warm | Iran, Mediterranean |
| Curry Leaves |  | Herb | Aromatic, Citrusy, Herbal | India |
| Curry Powder |  | Seasoning | Earthy, Savory, Sweet, Warm | India |
| Dill |  | Herb | Aromatic, Bitter, Citrusy, Sweet | Mediterranean |
| Dukkah |  | Seasoning | Bold, Earthy, Nutty, Tangy | Egypt |
| Elderflower |  | Herb | Citrusy, Floral, Fragrant | Mediterranean |
| Fenugreek |  | Spice | Bitter, Nutty, Rich, Sweet | Middle East |
| Flax Seeds |  | Spice | Nutty, Toasty | Mediterranean |
| Garam Masala |  | Seasoning | Aromatic, Floral, Savory, Spicy, Sweet, Warm | India |
| Garlic Powder |  | Spice | Pungent, Sweet | Asia, Middle East |
| Ginger |  | Spice | Aromatic, Pungent, Spicy, Sweet, Warm, Woody | China, India |
| Gochugaru |  | Spice | Smoky, Spicy, Sweet | Korea |
| Grains of Paradise |  | Spice | Earthy, Spicy, Warm | Africa |
| Herbes de Provence |  | Seasoning | Earthy, Floral, Minty | France |
| Holy Basil |  | Herb | Exotic, Fragrant, Peppery, Warm | India |
| Kaffir Lime Leaves |  | Herb | Citrusy, Floral, Potent | Asia |
| Kosher Salt |  | Spice | Clean, Salty | United States |
| Lavender |  | Herb | Floral, Herbal, Sweet | India, Mediterranean |
| Lemon Basil |  | Herb | Citrusy, Delicate, Mild | Africa, Asia, Mediterranean |
| Lemon Thyme |  | Herb | Citrusy, Fragrant, Lemony | Mediterranean |
| Lemongrass |  | Herb | Citrusy, Sharp, Tangy | India, Thailand |
| Loomi |  | Spice | Sour, Sweet | Middle East |
| Lovage |  | Herb | Clean, Herbal, Pungent, Strong | Mediterranean |
| Mace |  | Spice | Citrusy, Pungent, Warm | Indonesia |
| Mahlab |  | Spice | Floral, Fruity, Nutty | Mediterranean, Middle East |
| Marjoram |  | Herb | Citrusy, Piney, Warm | Mediterranean |
| Mint |  | Herb | Clean, Cooling, Sharp, Sweet | Egypt, Mediterranean |
| Mojo Seasoning |  | Seasoning | Citrusy, Earthy, Peppery, Tangy | Canary Islands |
| Mustard Powder |  | Spice | Pungent, Spicy, Tangy, Warm | Mediterranean |
| Nutmeg |  | Spice | Aromatic, Earthy, Nutty, Sweet, Warm | Indonesia |
| Old Bay Seasoning |  | Seasoning | Spicy, Sweet, Warm | United States |
| Oregano |  | Herb | Bitter, Peppery, Pungent, Sharp, Warm | Mediterranean |
| Paprika |  | Spice | Spicy, Sweet | Central America, Mexico |
| Parsley |  | Herb | Bitter, Bright | Mediterranean |
| Pickling Salt |  | Spice | Salty | Mediterranean |
| Pickling Spice |  | Seasoning | Sweet, Warm | Mediterranean |
| Pumpkin Pie Spice |  | Seasoning | Aromatic, Nutty, Peppery, Pungent, Sweet, Warm | United States |
| Ras El Hanout |  | Seasoning | Exotic, Pungent, Sweet, Warm | Morocco |
| Rosemary |  | Herb | Aromatic, Peppery, Piney, Pungent, Woody | Mediterranean |
| Safflower |  | Herb | Mild, Sweet | Asia, India |
| Saffron |  | Spice | Bitter, Metallic, Sharp | Mediterranean |
| Sage |  | Herb | Aromatic, Bitter, Fragrant, Savory | Mediterranean |
| Sea Salt |  | Spice | Bright, Clean, Salty | Mediterranean |
| Smoked Paprika |  | Spice | Smoky, Spicy, Sweet | Spain |
| Star Anise |  | Spice | Bitter, Pungent, Sweet, Warm | China |
| Sumac |  | Spice | Citrusy, Fruity, Tart | Mediterranean, Middle East |
| Summer Savory |  | Herb | Mild, Peppery, Piney | Mediterranean |
| Tarragon |  | Herb | Aromatic, Bittersweet | Asia, Russia |
| Thai Basil |  | Herb | Citrusy, Peppery, Spicy, Warm | Asia, India |
| Thyme |  | Herb | Earthy, Minty, Peppery, Sweet, Warm | Mediterranean |
| Turmeric |  | Spice | Bitter, Citrusy, Earthy, Pungent | Asia, Middle East |
| Water Hyssop |  | Herb | Bitter | India |
| Za'atar Seasoning Blend |  | Seasoning | Citrusy, Fragrant, Nutty, Strong | Egypt |
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