Meet Moroccan Ember Spice: North African Warmth in Every Pinch
Close your eyes and picture a spice market in Marrakech — the warm air thick with cumin, coriander, and mint, stalls piled high with color and fragrance. That's the feeling we bottled in Moroccan Ember Spice.
This Tea-Crafted blend is anchored by our Moroccan Mint Green Tea — bright, herby, and aromatic — layered with the classic spices of North African cooking. The result is a blend that's warm without being heavy, complex without being fussy, and endlessly versatile in the kitchen.
What's Inside
Every ingredient earns its place:
- Cumin — the earthy backbone of North African cuisine
- Ground Moroccan Mint Green Tea — bright, herbal, and cooling
- Coriander — citrusy and floral, balancing the warmth
- Smoked paprika — a gentle smokiness that ties it all together
- Cinnamon — subtle sweetness, the way Moroccan cooking does it
- Black pepper & cayenne — a slow, building heat that never overwhelms
No garlic. No salt. No onion. Also a great option for those following a low-FODMAP diet.
How to Use It
Moroccan Ember Spice is a dry rub, marinade base, and finishing spice all in one. Here's where it shines:
- Lamb — This is its natural home. Rub generously on lamb chops or a leg of lamb before roasting or grilling.
- Roasted carrots — Toss with olive oil and Moroccan Ember Spice, roast until caramelized. Simple and stunning.
- Couscous — Stir into the cooking liquid or sprinkle over the finished dish for an instant upgrade.
- Yogurt dips — Mix into plain Greek yogurt with a drizzle of olive oil for a dip that disappears fast.
- Grilled vegetables — Zucchini, eggplant, cauliflower — this blend makes them all taste like something special.
- Chicken thighs — Marinate overnight with olive oil and lemon juice. The mint tea in the blend keeps the meat tender and bright.
Why Moroccan Mint Green Tea?
Moroccan mint tea — atay — is more than a drink in North African culture. It's hospitality. It's ceremony. It's the thing you're offered the moment you walk through someone's door.
We've always carried Moroccan Mint Green Tea in our store because it's one of those teas that does something to you — bright and cooling on the surface, with a quiet complexity underneath. When we started building The Steeped Pantry collection, it was one of the first teas we knew had to make it into a blend. Ground fine and folded into warm spices, it brings a herbal lift that you won't find in any spice blend that doesn't start with tea.
That's the whole idea behind The Steeped Pantry — taking teas we love and finding where they belong in the kitchen, not just the cup.
Ready to Cook?
Moroccan Ember Spice is available in our store and online. It pairs beautifully with our Moroccan Ember Salt for a full North African flavor experience — or grab both as a gift for the adventurous cook in your life.
One jar. Endless possibilities.