Spice guide

Warm and earthy, with flavour that depends on the blend

Mild, warm citrus flavour with a little sweetness

Earthy, warm and slightly bitter

Fresh ginger is juicy, aromatic and warming

Warm, slightly sweet and distinctive

A strong, warm and sweet spice aroma

Aromatic, floral and fresh, with a cool spice note

Warm, with notes of cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon

A distinct liquorice and aniseed aroma

Sweet and aniseed-like, with a warm green note

Warm and aromatic, with aniseed, citrus and mint-like notes

Fresh citrus aroma, though the dish may still need acidity

Tart and fruity, with a dry character

Strong, warm and bitter, with a distinctive sweet aroma

Flavour varies with the species and how the seeds are prepared

Aromatic and pine-like, with citrus notes

Distinctive, floral and slightly bitter

Often fruity and warming, with heat that varies from packet to packet

For more than cinnamon buns

You recognise the aroma before the name

Heat is only half the flavour

When the clove becomes a spice

The red jar we underestimate

The workhorse of the spice shelf