The cult fave Salt Tiger is back!
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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
Masala Renaissance
We're redefining the masala game by bringing the classics to the modern age with this core lineup of six South Asian & Amriki Masalas: Chai, Chaat, Biryani, Haldi, Tandoori and Steak!
$75
Salt Tiger
Made to level-up your cooking and keep your salt handy. This hand painted ceramic friend is perfectly sized for super comfortable pinching & spooning, and thoughtfully designed for clean storage and refilling.
$130
Beverage Trio
If you're like us and love to always have a tasty drink on hand, this is the kit for you! Use the jaggery to sweeten the chai, haldi doodh or for your other baking needs.
$35
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
Asha's Aloo Tikki Scotch Eggs
Diaspora's House Hot Cocoa
Asha's Flourless Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Rose Cream
Po-Po's Turmeric Apricot Granola
Big Pot o' Beans, The Diaspora Way
Alison Roman's Lemony Turmeric Tea Cake
Diaspora's House Masala Chai
Asha's Spiced Squash Pasta
Cardamom Coffee
