Mexican
Épices de Cru Annatto
£9.00
In a nutshell: Our annatto seeds come from Peru and have both remarkable flavour and a deep orange colour, ideal when you want to make South American and Mexican style dishes. Annatto (also...
Épices de Cru Epazote
£10.00
In a nutshell: Epazote is widely used in Mexico where its delicate, fragrant flavour is added to bean dishes and mole sauces, we like it with tacos and in marinades too! Treat yourself to a...
Épices de Cru Tuxla Chilli
£11.00
In a nutshell: A rare and fruity chilli to use in salsas and marinades, soups and stews. This is a rare, hot and fruity chilli. The Tuxla chilli is quite popular...
Épices de Cru Tlatelolco Mexican Rub
£10.00
In a nutshell: Inspired by the great Aztec Tlatelolco market described by the Spanish chroniclers, this spice rub uses pre-Columbian spices. This rub is made exclusively using pre-Colombian spices. A rub inspired...
Épices de Cru Avocado Leaves
£10.00
In a nutshell: Celebrated in Mexican cookery, these bay-like leaves are perfect in slow cooked stews, braised meats or bean dishes. Used like a bay leaf, avocado leaves lend an authentic...
Épices de Cru Chilli Chipotle Flakes
£11.00
In a nutshell: These Mexican smoked flakes can be used flaked, ground or dry toasted in a pan and then rehydrated to make a smoked chilli paste. Authentic chipotle flakes...
Épices de Cru Chilli Pasilla Oaxaca Flakes
£12.50
In a nutshell: Rare Pasilla de Oaxaca chilli pepper is smoked, moderately hot, with a fruity, liquorice flavour ideal for Mexican moles and salsas, soups and stews. Great Taste 2019 1-star...
Épices de Cru Guerrero Mexican Rub
£10.00
In a nutshell: This old-school barbacoa rub hails from Northern Mexico and helps you get the best flavour out of slow-cooked pork and lamb cuts and good for marinades too....
Épices de Cru Sapote
£7.50
– Sold OutIn a nutshell: Try Sapote grated into your next mug of hot chocolate where its soothing, possibly aphrodisiacal qualities, will get you in the mood or just help you relax after a...
Épices de Cru Chilhuacle Amarillo Chilli
£15.00
In a nutshell: One of the rarest Mexican chillies to use for special occasions. Possibly the rarest chilli in Mexico. A beautiful orange-yellow chilli that is used for making mole amarillo. Medium heat and...
Épices de Cru Chilli Chilhuacle Negro
£15.00
– Sold OutIn a nutshell: A very ancient, rare chilli with strong notes of cocoa, tobacco and dry fruit. Moderately hot, this excellent chilli is the cornerstone of authentic Oaxacan mole negro. This rare...
Épices de Cru Chipotle Grande
£12.00
In a nutshell: They may look wrinkled but these versatile smoked chillies are packed with fruity flavour. The real deal! These large brown and wrinkled chillies are not to be confused...
Épices de Cru Chilli Mulato
£10.00
In a nutshell: The best chilli for making Mexican moles and Bbq salsas. A variety of dried poblano. The mulato chilli is mild and sweet with chocolate and dried fruit...
Épices de Cru Catarina Chillies
£12.00
In a nutshell: A good all-purpose chilli for grinding and good for dry rubs and BBQ recipes. A lovely medium-hot chilli with a good flavour and notes of fruit and tobacco....
Épices de Cru Chilli Pasilla
£12.00
In a nutshell: A tasty and moderately hot chilli, the pasilla is an extremely versatile chilli widely used in Mexico. One of the most commonly used chillies in Mexican cookery, the fruity...
Épices de Cru Rosita de Cacao
£10.00
– Sold OutIn a nutshell: A little-known spice that’s great in all manner of desserts, especially coconut and chocolate. Rosita de Cacao is a small flower that grows in Mexico. Despite its misleading...
