Vibrantly red and brimming with character, Ethiopian Berbere is more than just a spice—it’s the heartbeat of Ethiopian cuisine. This iconic blend brings together the warmth of cinnamon, the aromatic depth of ginger and garlic, the earthy complexity of fenugreek, and a piquant kick of chilli, creating a delicate yet powerful backbone for countless regional dishes.
The name “Berbere” traces back to the Ethiopian word Barbare, meaning “hot,” which itself stems from the ancient term papare, or pepper—an enduring nod to the spice’s fiery essence. Traditionally, Berbere is the star of Ethiopia’s national dish, Wat, a slow-simmered stew that embodies the richness of the country’s culinary heritage. Beyond stews, it adds warmth, colour, and depth to meats, vegetables, and grains, making every meal a celebration of flavour.
Our Berbere blend is crafted to capture this authentic taste, delivering the true essence of Ethiopia’s vibrant spice culture to your kitchen, so you can recreate the magic of Horn of Africa cuisine with every dish.
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They delivered in a timely manner and the quality of produce was very good
I can highly recommend this product fromThe Spice People. It is pure, densely flavoured and slightly sweet. I am more than satisfied by all of the herbs and spices I purchase from The Spice People. I especially love the convenient, attractive packaging that keeps the contents fresh and potent.
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Excellent quality black cardamom pods — rich, smoky, and beautifully aromatic. They arrived super fast and perfectly packaged. Couldn’t be happier!
Very happy with my delivery of Berbere spice. Love the bag it comes in, a lovely little surprise 😮
Nice price and it’s delivered which is amazing for remote people
I love the sesame seeds on chicken. I couldnt be any happier with the service and speed at which my spices arrived.
I love the poppy seeds. I couldnt be any happier with the service and speed at which my spices arrived.
I love the lemon pepper seasoning. I just wish it was in a larger size packet. My family likes it a lot. I couldnt be any happier with the service and speed at which my spices arrived.
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I love your products. I will be making chilli 🌶️ oil with this chilli. I have been using the angel hair chilli in tofu and cucumber 🥒 salad and it’s great!! Thank you ☺️
