SPICES AND HERBS

BUY THE BEST SPICES AND HERBS IN THE WORLD

For all your purchases of spices and herbs , this is where you will find the cream of the spice harvest at the best price. Spices are like poetry, they tell a story, they are at the confluence of flavors, culinary traditions and botany.  

Thanks to our creator Arnaud Sion, we share the best producers of spices and flavors in the world, like Bartolomeu Dias. Just like Pedro Alvares Cabral, we will discover Brazilian flavors and growers in Minas Gerais in Brazil.

The Comptoir de Toamasina's mission is to make the use of spices and herbs accessible to everyone to create homemade spice blends and cook creative recipes. Every week on our YouTube channel, a new spice mix recipe is presented by the creator of our Comptoir and Private Chef in Brazil, Arnaud. Like a perfume creator, he invites you to create mixtures of roasted or unroasted spices, with 4, 5 or even 30 spices for a gourmet experience. Discover our article on how to roast a spice.  

At Comptoir de Toamasina, we believe that spices are the key to tasty and memorable dishes. Shop now and bring your recipes to life with our world recipes. Whether you are looking for pepper curry , ginger , basil , onion , cumin , rosemary , thyme , turmeric , parsley , nutmeg , chives , nutmeg chervil , cloves , sage , tarragon , saffron or any other aromatic , we have what you need. So don't hesitate, browse our selection and let yourself be carried away by the aroma of these wonders of nature.                      

Discover our article in  the comments roasting a spice .

At Comptoir de Toamasina, we believe that spices are the key to tasty and memorable dishes. Shop now and bring your recipes to life with our world recipes .

SPICES OF THE WORLD GROUND OR IN GRAINS

Arnaud Sion, our expert in spices and aromatic herbs , travels the world to select the best spices . In our store you will find the tastiest spices, whether dried, steamed, roasted, crushed, ground, grain or blends. Our spice blends are designed to pair perfectly with specific preparations.  

Come discover our spices like turmeric, curry, galangal, ginger, paprika, Jambalaya mix and many others. You will learn their properties, our tips for use and our recipes. Whether you are looking to season the simplest dishes or to flavor festive meals, our spices and aromatic herbs will stimulate the taste buds and spread a captivating scent.            

Our spices and herbs are selected for their unique flavors and beneficial properties. They are rich in antioxidants , aid digestion, and can even help relieve nausea and bloating. Additionally, they are considered superfoods for their antioxidant properties.   

Whether you are preparing  soups ,  marinades ,  desserts  or  white meat dishes , our spices and aromatics will bring a unique touch to your culinary preparations. So don't hesitate, do your shopping now and let yourself be carried away by the flavors of the world.

WHAT IS A SPICE AND HOW TO USE IT IN DISHES

The spices of Comptoir de Toamasina were founded by Arnaud in 2010 following his father's return from a trip to Madagascar.

In his suitcases he will bring back vanilla from Madagascar , vanilla from chefs and wild pepper from Madagascar .

In addition to our online store, we have a Show Room in Premesques and a warehouse in the North of France but also in Belo Horizonte. We stock our Brazilian flavors which we buy directly from producers and indigenous communities in the Amazon, such as our tonka bean .

We offer you our collection of spices which is the result of a rigorous selection.

We select the best packaging so that you can preserve your spices best, like our peppercorns and exotic spices from around the world.

Little by little we will develop our range of aromatic herbs from France and Europe. 

Thanks to our pick-up in Brazil, we go directly to small producers to offer you micro batches to help you discover rare and incredible flavors. 

Arnaud works hand in hand with his mother to offer you videos of creating aromatic mixtures that will revolutionize your recipes.

You will discover spice blends to make with spices from Comptoir de Toamasina of 3, 7, 24 and 30 spices. 

So like a perfumer, Arnaud will make spice blends for all of your grilled, boiled, steamed, pan-fried dishes. 

Since 2010, we have been working to help you discover varieties of spices that will make you dream and above all make you experience the world of spices in ranger expeditions. 

We are the only French grocery store to have a pick-up to pick up the best flavors as close as possible to the producer. 

So come and live our adventure and discover our video of roasting spices. 

SEED SPICES AND THE COMPTOIR DE TOAMASINA SPICE COLLECTION

With more than 250 references in raw spices, aromatic herbs, vanillas and flavors from around the world. Our online store wants to become the French leader and Brazilian leader in the sale of spices online.

Spices that can come from the Arnaud Vanille plantation but also directly from Brazilian producers and a selection of the best French and European importers.

We offer a variety of flavors and spices which can be purchased from partners who will have an organic but also traditional label but with the desire to have the best quality.

Our selection will expand from year to year to introduce you to incredible flavors.

So buying spices means traveling to the tropics from Madagascar to Brazil via India and Cambodia. But also in France and Europe.

In Brazil we maintain personal relationships with plantations to help you discover rare spices and small producers.

We are the first French company to work directly with tonka bean producers, but with wild tonka beans and not cultivated ones. 

 

In order to make your dishes tasty every day, we provide you with everything you need in spices.

From the most prestigious saffron to ginger, turmeric and also the most beautiful collection of pepper in the world. 

We want you to experience the world of groceries differently with the discovery of spice and herb producers during storage expeditions across Brazil.

In Brazil, we buy our flavors directly from the producer, paying a fair price so that they can continue to grow and develop their own crops.

In France, we want to offer you spices at the best value for money so that every day is an incredible and wonderful moment.

So whether you want to buy  red , black or white pepper, we assure you of high quality peppers, with a volume which can range from 500 to 600g per liter. We try to always buy Astra quality in the pepper world.

Vanilla from Comptoir de Toamasina is our first princess. We only offer you the best vanilla pod, that is to say gourmet quality.

No names that can lead to confusion like Vanilla Medal d'Or, Vanille Prestige. But only the traditional classification of vanilla.

We only offer gourmet quality which is the best quality in the world of vanilla. 

Our unprocessed whole and seed spices such as cumin, anise, caraway, fennel, coriander and fenugreek, as well as varieties that come from the world of spices will thrill your taste buds.

Star anise is a spice and herbal tea, we took either to select a star anise from Vietnam.

Our Madagascar cinnamon is of the Verum variety, it is a high quality cinnamon with slightly sweet notes.

Arnaud, who became a private chef in Brazil, advises you on how to cook with spices

On our YouTube channel, you will discover dishes inspired by traditional Brazilian cuisine, by private chef Arnaud. 

Simple and tasty recipes with meat, fish, vegetables but also starters and desserts. 

In addition, we have made videos on the best spices for each dish and each dish that you can make at home. 

GROUND SPICES FROM CCOMPTOIR DE TOAMASINA

On our site, you will discover powdered spices such as ginger and cinnamon which are the two spices that cooks love to use in powder form.

A range of ground pepper for which you make your own pepper powder. 

In addition to our peppers, rosemary, thyme, savory and turmeric will be present. 

Le Comptoir de Toamasina and its powdered spices give you excellence in your cooking.

The first spice powder that you will use is often turmeric powder, but then we like to discover new experiences like aromatic plants. 

We have chosen spice blends and ground spices so that you can create incredible recipes from starter to dessert. 

Little by little Le Comptoir de Toamasina will offer you a range of ground spices. 

SPICE BLENDS FROM COMPTOIR DE TOAMASINA

Le Comptoir de Toamasina will offer you enchanting spice blends that will thrill your taste buds but also creations to make at home that you can find on our YouTube channel and our blog.

No matter where you are on the planet, spices are used in many dishes. But each country will have its preferences.

With the exception of pepper, spices are rarely used alone.

On our Counter you will discover spice blends of 3 to 20 spices.

From traditional mild curry to tandoori. 

We are going to offer you spice duos to make at home. Spice blends I love you.

The range of spice mixes will evolve over time. Arnaud is the nose of Comptoir de Toamasina and a nose like a perfumer.

Each spice blend will have its use, for tomatoes, fish, desserts and many others.  

These spice powders allow you to spice up your recipes on a daily basis as well as on special occasions, making them even more exceptional. 


Le Comptoir de Toamasina is a brand expert in creating spice blends to make at home for creative cuisine.

It is better to make your spice mix before making a recipe than to buy a ready-made mix.

So travel the world with spices from Comptoir de Toamasina to discover the world of spices differently.

WHERE TO BUY SPICES IN BULK AND WHERE TO BUY SPICES AND VANILLA IN LILLE?

Lille is the crossroads of Europe. The city has always been a land of commerce and exchange. Since antiquity and the great discoverers, spices have always been imported, for the pleasure of our taste buds or just as currency.  

It is not always easy to obtain ingredients in the desired quantity and quality.

In order to reduce our impact on the environment, we choose to purchase our packaging in the European Union. Packaging that can be reused and recycled.

Because the spices come from the end of the world by boat in particular.

When you choose a spice at Comptoir de Toamasina you can buy it in sachets but also in PET bottles for better conservation.

Bottles of 20 to 50g of spices that will take your taste buds on a journey.

Our raw spices will delight amateur chefs who place seasoning at the center of their cooking.

Buying spices in bulk is ideal for making homemade spice blends.

Many spice sellers on the Internet, such as Lecomptoirdetoamasina.fr, offer volume discounts. How to save money is by purchasing spices in our 100g, 200g and 500g packages.

In this category we will show you where to find the best sites to buy spices, herbs and teas, including loose leaf teas.

Because know Abaçai which is the Brazilian delicatessen of Comptoir de Toamasina .

WHERE CAN YOU FIND SPICES IN BULK ?

Over 250 varieties of spices and herbs are available in our bulk spice store. However, if the website does not provide what you need, you can email us and we can source flavors for you.  

If you want to buy organic spices, we advise you to go directly to stores in your city that sell organic spices. 

Because some of our spices will have an organic label but we are not renewing the licenses. So we are losing the organic label. 

Spices have incredible flavors and they will add color to your recipes. 

Le Comptoir de Toamasina begins its adventure in the markets and festivals. Then in 2013, we will open our first online store. 

Spices are a specialty of many markets, and there are plenty of spices to choose from. However, it is quite rare that the storage conditions are ideal. Because a spice exposed to the air and especially to the ground will deteriorate. 

Le Comptoir de Toamasina specializes in the world of spices, discover our boxes with spices

BULK SPICES ?

Buying in bulk can save you money, but it's always better to prioritize quality over quantity.

As we mentioned previously, some items require the use of special storage facilities.

 Humidity, light and heat are all bad for spices.

At Comptoir de Toamasina, we are always concerned about things that are harmful to preserving the quality of spices.

All of our spices are stored in bulk in 20 to 25kg bags then when we open the bags, we package them in bottles which preserve the quality of the spices.

L’ensemble de nos épices sont conditionnées dans des emballages spéciaux et nous vous conseillons comment stocker les épices

Le choix des épices, d'herbes, c’est très important mais réussir à conserver la qualité, c’est primordial. 

Nous avons étudié avec des entreprises d’emballages, les meilleurs flacons pour vous proposer les épices.

Le Comptoir de Toamasina vend aussi dans des supermarchés et nous souhaitons que tout le monde puisse acheter nos épices partout. Des emballages pour épice de qualité pour préserver leur saveur.

Nous proposons le poivre voatsiperifery, qui est l'un des poivres de Madagascar et poivre sauvage les plus recherchés par les amateurs de poivres et d’épices. 

L'achat d'épices entières, comme nous l'avons est essentiel et c’est ici que vous allez avoir la meilleure qualité d’épice. En effet, lorsqu'elles sont réduites en poudre, elles perdent leur goût avec le temps et se conservent moins longtemps. 

Dans note boutique spécialiste vous allez découvrir de la cannelle de Ceylan ou le poivre de Kampot. Et des saveurs qui proviennent des états et plantations les plus reculées du Brésil.  

ALL OF OUR SPICES ARE PACKAGED IN SPECIAL PACKAGING AND WE ADVISE YOU ON HOW TO STORE THE SPICES

The choice of spices and herbs is very important, but managing to maintain quality is essential. 

We have studied with packaging companies the best bottles to offer you spices.

Le Comptoir de Toamasina also sells in supermarkets and we want everyone to be able to buy our spices everywhere. Quality spice packaging to preserve their flavor.

We offer voatsiperifery pepper, which is one of the most sought-after Madagascar peppers and wild peppers by pepper and spice lovers. 

Buying whole spices like we have is essential and this is where you are going to get the best quality spice. In fact, when they are reduced to powder, they lose their taste over time and have a shorter shelf life. 

In our specialist store you will discover Ceylon cinnamon or Kampot pepper. And flavors that come from the most remote states and plantations of Brazil.  

SPICES AND AROMATICS FROM BRAZIL AND AROUND THE WORLD OF HIGH QUALITY AND EXCEPTIONAL TASTE

At Comptoir de Toamasina, you will buy the best in the world of spices. We do not compromise with the quality of spices, we want to bring the best to your kitchen.  

The job of spice researcher is a fascinating profession whether it is vanilla pod , peppers spices , aromatics and teas , it is an incredible world and our creator Arnaud, searches for you only the best spices in the world . 

He traveled to 4 continents before settling in Brazil, we still travel the world in search of spices. 

Come and discover spices from China, Brazil, Iran, Madagascar, Indonesia and India. 

We try to introduce you to little wonders for creative everyday cooking. 

The beginning of happiness often comes from the kitchen and we want to offer you only the best in the world of spices for creating delicious everyday dishes. 

High quality spices and aromatics to share your creations during family gatherings or even with friends. 

You will take your guests' taste buds on a journey with our spices and aromatics from around the world. 

SPICES WITH AROMATIC POWER AND EXCEPTIONAL TASTE FOR YOUR KITCHEN

A spice is unique and has importance in our daily cooking. The aromatic will give that little extra to our dish so that it becomes a delicacy. 

These are the spices and aromatics that will enhance your dishes and which will make the difference between a classic dish and a creative dish.

For this, you need high quality spices and aromatics and we offer this to you. 

You will discover captivating spices with sweet and sweet smells that will capsize your dishes. 

An exquisite dish. 

escape with our spice route which goes off the beaten track with magical flavors like our cumin , madras curry , pepper , ginger, chives, marjoram, chives, Espelette pepper and our entire range of spices that we let's develop. 

POWDERED AND WHOLE SPICES AND HERBS - THE WORLD OF SPICES

We will talk about the powder first. Even if we prefer spices whole. 

Here, you will discover high quality Espelette pepper powder that will take your taste buds on a journey. Our powdered fenugreek is of excellent quality, but you can also discover it in seed, just like our cumin which will take your taste buds on a journey to Middle Eastern cuisine.

We also offer spice blends, discover our 4 spice blend and our masala ideal for your beef recipes and desserts. 

 Discover the Cayenne pepper powder from Comptoir de Toamasina to introduce you to a spice with a mild and invigorating taste ideal for creating a pizza and salad oil. 

Discover star anise which is a taste gem. Indeed, star anise is a jewel for the kitchen, it is called star anise and you can use it from starter to dessert including herbal tea. But be careful not to add too much, as it can transform your creation. 

Let's talk about black pepper from Madagascar , whether wild or classic, it's a spice that we love.

For the first for its fresh and woody notes and the second for its warmth and wild side. 

We forget the bourbon vanilla from Madagascar which is the star of the big island and its flavor is well established. 

Nutmeg will bring unique notes to your purees and gratins. It is a very fragrant spice that will thrill your taste buds. 

Soon you will discover our Madagascar combava which is a small citrus fruit between lemon and citrus in taste. That's wonderful. 

Don't forget Madagascar cinnamon and its mild and slightly sweet flavor, cloves  and finally turmeric powder

SPICES IN VARIOUS SHAPES FOR A CULINARY JOURNEY

Arnaud, the creator of Comptoir de Toamasina, offers you a selection of exceptional spices. 

Soon, you will find more than 50 whole and powdered spices for the pleasure of your cooking. 

From the most famous spices to the rarest. In Brazil, we invite you to follow our expeditions to the lands of spices. 

You will discover spices and aromatics that will delight your taste buds. Let's talk about the Amazonian tonka bean with its scent of almond, caramel, chocolate and tobacco. It is ideal for sweet and savory dishes. We love it in chocolate and to replace the vanilla pod . 

This spice is the little prodigious bean from the Amazon. 

We are going to offer you flavors of Brazil that will take your breath away and travel. 

Brazilian pepper, French herbs, aromatics and saffron.

Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world. 

To have 1kg of Iranian Saffron , you must have more or less harvested 150,000 crocus flowers and dried them. From harvesting to packaging, operations are done by hand. 

You understand why saffron is an expensive spice. 

CHILI PEPPERS - THE WORLD OF CHILI PEPPERS

We will soon be offering you peppers from around the world. If you want to spice up your dishes then you will be able to discover our entire range of chili peppers. 

Discover the Espelette pepper . 

Currently you can find our peppers on the Lille markets in Sebastopol on Saturday mornings. 

FREEZE-DRIED HERBS AND SPICES

It was with the powdered acai berry that we discovered freeze-dried spices and the technique directly from the plantation in Brazil.

Today we want to extend our range of spices with this method.

You will find herbs from Provence, Thyme, Rosemary, Oregano, Savory and other flavors from around the world for your grilled meats and vegetables. 

We want to offer you the best aromatic herbs at the best price per kilo. 

PRESERVE YOUR SPICES AND AROMATICS

Discover our reference article on how to store spices .

Some tips for storing spices

Storing spices in your kitchen.

The topic of preserving spices comes up often in conversations with customers and in the emails we receive.

The advice is even that for vanilla, saffron or even certain cigars. Yes, yes you heard correctly cigar.

Above all, it is necessary to protect the spices from light and any temperature shock in constant hydrometry.  

If you want to keep them in the best way at home, we advise you to put them in an iron or wooden jar but never in glass if it is not treated against UV.

IS THERE A SHELF LIFE FOR SPICES AND HERBS?

Spices that have gone bad? NO ! Spices that have been properly stored pose no health risk and can be consumed indefinitely.

We have already seen cloves over 20 years old with their characteristic smell. 

In France, spices must have a DDM, but it is the trader who will put it in the packaging. Often 5 years after packaging. In Brazil it is 2 years after the harvest. 

It is good to remember that spices can change colors like turmeric and paprika, can fade when exposed to sunlight or even UV.

HOW TO KEEP SPICES FRESH FOR A LONG TIME ?

Spices should not be exposed to light (especially direct sunlight), and even UV rays. Why simply because the spices will have their color change. 

Heat or humidity is the enemy of spices and especially powdered spices. 

As you can see on all our articles. Powdered spices, seeds, leaves, aromatic herbs and teas and infusions, even dried fruits are all subject to the same rules as powdered spices.

Spices and herbs should be kept as far as possible away from direct sunlight and lamps that will emit UV rays in order to preserve their power.

If your jars are transparent, we advise you to buy them with an anti-UV filter, but do not place them near a window where they would be exposed to the sun's rays.

It is essential to store them in airtight containers to prevent humid air from seeping out. Because as with our body, the air will age the spices. 

Do not put your pots of aromatic herbs near your cooking dishes if you want to preserve their flavor. For your information, the ideal temperature for storage is 20°C. Temperatures above this point begin to deteriorate after a while.

Don't forget one thing, spices can take on the taste of another spice. 

Then discover our article on vanilla, a chameleon

THE SPICES FROM COMPTOIR DE TOAMASINA ARE LIKE A SYMPHONY

omptoir de Toamasina spices, herbs, condiments in bulk can be purchased online from various sources.

Flavors and cuisine fascinate and inspire us.

This is why on our blog, you will discover recipes from around the world.

So you are looking for spices by the gram or even by the kilo. The Comptoir de Toamasina and the Comptoir des spices to bring your passion to life. 

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