Bestselling Packs
Meet Nadir Nahdi's Hawaij Masala!
HI, WE’RE DIASPORA CO.!
We’re growing a better spice trade by sourcing the highest quality spices
paying farmers an average 3x-5x the commodity price,
and freshly milling and blending each spice and masala for maximum potency and flavor.
Overhaul Your Spice Rack
Chai Trio
This is everything you need to make our ultimate cup of chai! The perfect cardamom-forward spice blend, a warm, caramel-y jaggery for natural sweetness, and a strong, flavorful black tea to round it all out.
$33
Nadir's Favorite Spices
Nadir Nahdi's top six well-loved spices and blends. Including Hawaij Masala, made in collaboration with Nadir and inspired by his Yemeni and Pakistani heritage. This kit features warming blends and is perfect if you're looking to start cooking Yemeni or Pakistani food, or if you're looking for fresh new spices.
$71
The Trio
Our top three most well-loved spices (and for good reason)! Perfect for someone who needs just the essentials.
$31
Diaspora Co. vs The Other Guys
Diaspora Co.
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The Other Guys
Single-Origin
Diaspora Co.
Yes! Our sourcing team visits and sources spices directly from partner farms, instead of via importers
Conventional Grocery Store Spices
Purchase from bulk importers that combine different varieties of spices from multiple regions
Indie Spice Shops
Mostly purchase from bulk importers
Other Single-Origin Spice Companies
Yes
Pay Farmers Living Wages
Diaspora Co.
Yes! An average 4x the commodity price
Conventional Grocery Store Spices
Indie Spice Shops
Other Single-Origin Spice Companies
Sometimes
Guaranteed Freshest Harvest
Diaspora Co.
Yes! Harvest & milling dates on every jar
Conventional Grocery Store Spices
Often 5-10 years old by the time you buy at the store
Indie Spice Shops
No transparency around harvest dates
Other Single-Origin Spice Companies
No transparency around harvest dates
Highest Quality Standards
Diaspora Co.
Yes! We lab test every spice for pesticides, microbial counts, and heavy metals, and share this information on our website
Conventional Grocery Store Spices
Often contain mold, heavy metals such as lead, and significant pesticide residue
Indie Spice Shops
Other Single-Origin Spice Companies
Only test some spices and rely on certifications instead of sharing test data
"With notes of red wine and nutmeg, this black pepper is an epiphany!"
"It was better than any turmeric I have tasted."
"Diaspora Co.’s Pragati turmeric is so fragrant it’s almost intoxicating. The Aranya pepper smells like ripe fruit and tastes like smoke, chocolate, and mandarins."
Farmer Spotlight
Parameswaran family & Aranya Black Pepper
Grown on the Parameswaran family farm, where Parameswaran and his son Akash have been naturally farming pepper for over 35 years, amidst passion fruit, tigers (no, really!), and the largest collection of bamboo and palm varieties in the region! Their Aranya pepper is vine ripened, hand harvested with utmost care to ensure maximum flavor and unreasonably tastiness.
Aranya Black Pepper
Harvested in April 2022
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What We’re Cooking
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Asha's Perfect Pumpkin Pie
Keya's Ice Box Cake with Saffron Marshmallow Fluff
Veda's Masala Chicken Nuggets with Caramelized Onions & Curry Leaves
A Very Diaspora PSL
Asha's Cardamom Rose Cold Brew Coffee
