You know when food just tastes better? When spices are actually fragrant or a tomato bursts with flavour? That’s not nostalgia—it’s nutrient density.
It’s exactly why we buy direct from growers small-scale farmers who understand their land, their climate, and the crops they’ve been tending for generations. They work with the soil, not against it—using traditional, regenerative methods that build biodiversity, enrich the earth, and naturally boost nutrients.
Our farmers let their crops grow at their own pace. No rushing, no over-processing—just pure, potent ingredients. And trust us, you can taste the difference.
A gentle stroll at the top of the ridge of a spice forest farm we work with.
Plants Have Superpowers (if we let them)
Polyphenols—those magical plant compounds that keep us strong. They’re in spices, tea, fruit, and veg, helping our gut, immunity, and overall health. The best bit: they’re actually the plant’s natural defence system.
Commercial farming strips away these compounds. The food industry has prioritised yield over nutrition, breeding crops for longer shelf life, transportability, and uniformity—at a cost.
Take nutmeg for example, which is rich in myristicin, a compound that supports memory, focus, and brain health. Freshly grated nutmeg is more aromatic, flavourful, and nutrient-dense, pre-ground nutmeg loses its essential oils and potency quicker over time. Do you know how long its been sitting on a warehouse or a shelf before it gets to you?
A strong immune system starts in the gut. Up to 70% of our immune cells live there, interacting with the food we eat. Polyphenols play a huge role in shaping our gut microbiome, acting as fuel for the good bacteria that regulate digestion, inflammation, and even mental health.
Every spice & herb we use in our kits is richer in flavour and nutritional value than its mass-produced counterpart.
Wild nutmeg growing on trees.
So next time you reach for a spice blend, a dried fruit, or a herbal tea—choose one that’s been grown with intention, with care, and with its natural resilience intact.
Your gut (and your tastebuds) will thank you.
Aliza xx
