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Global Spice Tasting Class

Created by Sanjay Aggarwal

Go on a fresh, flavorful journey around the world—no passport required—in this live virtual tasting class with spice expert Sanjay Aggarwal.

$85.00

Fun class Informative Great flavors Engaging style Unique spices Good tips
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All classes will be held via Zoom and recorded. Please make sure you’re able to access Zoom prior to class time. The actual class link will be sent no later than 24 hours before class starts.

Please note that the product and class will appear separately in your cart. Both items must be in cart in order for the kit to be shipped.

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Your purchase includes

A 60-minute live virtual experience with an expert instructor

A Global Explorer Spice Tin Gift Set, mailed to you before the date of your experience

An email sent at least 24 hours before the experience with all the preparation details including experience log-in information

The Experience

Maybe you’re a longtime lover of global cuisine and the flavors that bring them to life. Or you’re intrigued—and just a little intimidated—by all the extraordinary spices that you’ve never tried. Whatever your experience level on the seasonings scale, this live virtual class with spice expert Sanjay Aggarwal will take you on a fresh, flavorful journey around the world.

  • Sanjay—sometimes joined by special guest Shashi Aggarwal, Sanjay’s mom and business cofounder—will start the class by introducing you to the amazing spice blends in their Global Explorer Gift Set (See Comes with the class, below).
  • Prepare the spices by lightly cooking them in oil and then incorporating them into a savory tomato-chickpea sauce that will be the tasting base for each blend. This interactive approach will fully immerse you in the spices’ distinctive aromas and flavors.
  • Explore ways to add depth of flavor, complexity, and balance to a wide range of dishes, from simple weeknight meals to elaborate culinary creations with global flair.
  • Leave class with newfound confidence and inspiration to experiment with spices in your cooking every day.
Class length: 60 minutes.
Comes with the class: Created by Shashi and Sanjay Aggarwal, the Global Explorer Spice Tin Gift Set includes nine small-batch blends and rubs. You’ll explore six of them together in class, including Garam Masala, Tex-Mex, and North African Ras El Hanout (click the link to see the complete list). The set also comes with a recipe booklet and stainless steel scoop and is beautifully packaged in a silk sari wrapper.

Giving this experience as a gift? Print out this card to let them know what's coming.

Hosted by

Sanjay Aggarwal

About

Mother-son duo Shashi and Sanjay Aggarwal started their business in 2012 with a single tin of Indian spices. Since then, they've curated a range of blends inspired by global cuisine and Shashi's lifelong love of food. Based in Liverpool, England, their business is equally committed to premium spices and ethical business practices. Sajay explains: "I'm doing what I can to make a difference in the world in the small ways I can. Essentially, I'm trying to follow in Mum's footsteps."

For this class, you'll need the included Global Explorer Spice Tin Set, a muffin tray, a knife, a chopping board, a can opener, a food processor or immersion blender, measuring spoons, tasting spoons or crackers, a napkin and the ingredients listed in the link below.

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You'll receive an email at least 24 hours before your experience with all the preparation details.

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Ages

16+

Measurements

7.9" L x 7.9" W x 3.1" H

Care

Store in a cool, dry place

Notes

Before class, please:
- 30 minutes before class, please prep the Tomato-Garbanzo Sauce, following the directions listed here

1-2 people per screen, please. (More than that affects the quality of everyone's experience.)

Ingredients

Experiences

Chinese 7 Spice
Star Anise, Cinnamon, Fennel, Szechuan Peppers, Cloves, White Pepper, Black Pepper, Salt

Garam Masala
Cloves, Star Anise, Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Coriander Seeds, Cumin, Ginger

Tunisian Harissa Chilli Rub
Cumin Seeds, Coriander Seeds, Crushed Chillies, Garlic, Coriander, Paprika and Caraway, Salt

Jerk
Cayenne Pepper, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Thyme, Parsley, Sugar, Salt, Paprika, All Spice, Black Peppercorns, Nutmeg, and Cinnamon

Mexican
Cornflour, Cumin Seeds, Paprika, Oregano, Chilli Powder, Garlic Powder, Salt, Sugar, Onion Powder, Cayenne Pepper

Ras El Hanout
Cloves, Mace, Star Anise, Cayenne Pepper, All Spice, Cardamon, Black Peppercorns, Sugar, Cinnamon, Coriander Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Ginger, Nutmeg, Paprika, Salt, Turmeric

Sri Lankan Curry Powder
Coriander Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Cassia Bark, Fenugreek Seeds, Cloves, Cardamom, Mustard Seeds, Black Peppercorns, Kashmiri Chilli Powder, Turmeric

Tandoori Masala
Ginger Powder, Turmeric, Coriander Powder, Kashmiri Chilli Powder, Cumin Powder, Beetroot Powder, Fenugreek Powder, Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Cloves, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Salt, Sugar, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder

Za'atar
Oregano, Marjoram, Thyme, Salt, Sumac, Contains: Sesame Seeds

Item ID

60224

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  • 5 stars out of 5

    Sanjay's positive energy and insightful commentary about spices and sp…

    • Rick B.
    • Buffalo, NY

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  • 5 stars out of 5

    We would take this class again! Sanjay was very knowledgeable and cle…

    • Elyse
    • Boston, MA

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  • 5 stars out of 5

    Such a fun way to try new spices and flavors! There was very little pr…

    • Busy Parents
    • Portland, OR

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  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Rick B.
  • Buffalo, NY

Fun and informative hour filled with great tastes

Sanjay's positive energy and insightful commentary about spices and spice blends made for a very enjoyable hour. The tastes at home were delicious - each of the featured blends highlighting a unique characteristic.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Elyse
  • Boston, MA

Fantastic and informative class!

We would take this class again! Sanjay was very knowledgeable and clearly enthusiastic about different spice blends. It was a great way to experience new blends and learn how to incorporate them into everyday cooking.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Busy Parents
  • Portland, OR

Interesting and fun!

Such a fun way to try new spices and flavors! There was very little prep in comparison to the other cooking experiences, which was nice. Highly recommend!

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Sherri
  • Horsham, PA

Fun and informative class!

Sanjay did an excellent job talking us through the use of the spices in the World Spice tray. I really liked the prep instructions so we could do an effective taste test. Sanjay has a very easy, engaging style and told us good stories as well as his knowledge about how best to use the spice blend. A perfect companion to the spice blend kit! Can't wait to get started using these blends!

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • eb
  • Undisclosed

Great gift

Received this as a gift. It was fun, interesting, and will expand our cooking options!

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • C&H
  • Atlanta, GA

A great learning experience!

Sanjay made it easy to compare different spices by guiding you to make a simple tomato sauce. Then you did a side by side comparisions and he spoke to each spice blend. We enjoyed the amount of heat that was given to us but we thought about friends who are more "heat aversive" than we are. For them, we would recommend using 1/4tsp instead of a full tsp and adding more tomato sauce. While the Chinese spice blend doesn't work well in the tomato sauce, I would have enjoyed some way to sample it, but we did speak about it in class. I really enjoyed the class and are thinking of people we can gift this to!

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Josie and Tim
  • Richmond, VA

Fun, Informative, and Delicious!

This was such a fun date and we learned a lot about different ingredients and cultures. The spices are delicious and we can't wait to use them in recipes!

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Newbie chef
  • Manassas Virginia

Great class!

Lots of information. Sanjay was very knowledgeable!

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • AP
  • Undisclosed

Fun class

It was a really fun class. It was well thought out and carefully curated. My only recommendation would be to possibly use a video instruction for the pre-class work instead of a write up.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • JJ
  • Western NY, US.

Great flavors, good tips, nice stories.

Sanjay is a friendly and welcoming presence. He knows his spices — which are great — and has good tips for using them.

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