Widely acknowledged as the “king of spices,” pepper has had a far-reaching effect on commerce, voyages of discovery, cultures and cuisines throughout history. During the Middle Ages, it was often used as a form of currency between tenants and landlords. It was also a major motivating factor in Columbus’ voyage to the New World and led to the subsequent misnaming of the allspice berry as the ... Continue Reading about Pepper – Spice of the Week
Allspice – Spice of the Week
One of the first records of allspice comes from the journal of Columbus’s first voyage in 1492. He gave the berries the botanical name of Pimenta, which is the Spanish word for pepper, because of its look. Allspice in taste, however, has a sweet-spiciness that more closely relates to a mix between cloves and cinnamon. ... Continue Reading about Allspice – Spice of the Week
New Fall Coffee Flavors
The weather is getting cooler and changing colors are creeping into the landscape; its easy to see that Autumn is right around the corner. With the change of the season, High Plains Spice Company is excited to announce the addition of four new coffee flavors, along with two old favorites, to our current selection, just in time for Fall! New flavors include: Autumn Harvest, Chocolate Blueberry ... Continue Reading about New Fall Coffee Flavors