The freshest spices start with farmers
HI, WE’RE DIASPORA CO.!
We’re growing a better spice trade by sourcing the highest quality spices
paying farmers an average 4x-6x the commodity price,
and freshly milling and blending each spice and masala for maximum potency and flavor.
Overhaul Your Spice Rack
Build Your Own Spice Shelf
Trying our spices for the first time? Ordering gifts for friends and fam? Doing that long overdue spice rack overhaul? We’ve got you covered. Upgrade your collection with our custom spice boxes and curate your own selection!
The Baking Trio
Three of our fan-favorite warming spices, perfect for baking or brewing fresh chai.
Roshni Mortar & Pestle
Made of the purest grade of bronze and named for the Hindi word for light, our Roshni Mortar and Pestle looks and feels like sunshine. Use it to grind spices, make ginger garlic paste, and more!
Diaspora Co. vs The Other Guys
Diaspora Co.
vs
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
Farmer Spotlight
Mr. Prabhu Kasaraneni & his PRAGATI TURMERIC
Pragati Turmeric
What We’re Cooking
Asha's Smoky Mango Margaritas
Asha's Corn Ribs with Smoky Chilli-Saffron Butter
Diaspora's House Masala Chai
Asha's Stone Fruit Upside-Down Cake
Kaveri Vanilla Extract
Asha's Cardamom Rose Cold Brew
Asha's Potato Samosas
Asha's Cumin Lamb Dumplings
Asha's Cherry Berry Pandowdy
