Topic: Spices
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Muslims have been spicing up their coffee for centuries
Don’t fall prey to the pumpkin spice latte when you can have a drink with more flavour, more culture and more history
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Cloves: a warming and fragrant treasure
From biryani to chai and mince pies, this spice gives deep flavour to the cooler months
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Cardamom: all hail the queen of spices
Buns and biryani wouldn’t be the same without this aromatic ingredient
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Chilli: the people’s pepper
Now its fiery flavour is loved around the world, but the spice initially failed to set affluent palates alight and was, instead, embraced by the working class
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Garlic: a true underground hit
From ancient Babylon to viral TikTok recipes, this pungent flavour bomb is deeply rooted in culinary cultures around the world
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The story of saffron, from ancient Persia to Essex
This subtly sweet, golden spice has long been synonymous with luxury. Now, its future is tangled in the complexities of geopolitics and climate breakdown
