Curio Spice Co's mission is to improve the livelihoods of spice farmers and inspire culinary creativity. They specialize in directly-sourced spices, obtained both locally from New England and from smallholder spice farms worldwide. Paying well above Fair Trade rates—sometimes up to ten times the commodity price—they ensure that each spice bursts with flavor. Through their Curio for a Cause campaigns, they support gender equality, climate resilience, and community empowerment. Each product reflects a deep respect for the land and the farmers who cultivate their spices, as well as a sense of wonder for the rare flavors available. As an independent, woman-owned, certified B-Corp® and benefit corporation, they bring dedication to quality and purpose to their work.
Betty Liu's Chile Crisp Dust
Ingredients: Chilies, garlic, shallot, sea salt, shiitake, Sichuan pepper berries, orange peel, fennel, star anise, cinnamon
Curio Spice Co's mission is to improve the livelihoods of spice farmers and inspire culinary creativity. They specialize in directly-sourced spices, obtained both locally from New England and from smallholder spice farms worldwide. Paying well above Fair Trade rates—sometimes up to ten times the commodity price—they ensure that each spice bursts with flavor. Through their Curio for a Cause campaigns, they support gender equality, climate resilience, and community empowerment. Each product reflects a deep respect for the land and the farmers who cultivate their spices, as well as a sense of wonder for the rare flavors available. As an independent, woman-owned, certified B-Corp® and benefit corporation, they bring dedication to quality and purpose to their work.