This spectacular za'atar is blended at its origin in Palestine with locally grown herbs, sesame seeds, and sumac.
Za'atar is a blend named after its key ingredient, a Levantine species of oregano that flourishes in the region's characteristic arid conditions, and it also includes sesame seeds, sumac, and other ingredients, depending on who's making it. Good za'atar tastes savory, deeply herbal, piney, nutty, tart, and peppery.
We're able to share this za'atar because of the expertise, persistence, and creativity of more people than you probably realize — we assembled a scrappy team of farmers, millers, entrepreneurs, freight forwarders, and at least one father-in-law who pieced together a whole supply chain for you. It represents a shared pride and passion for their land, its people, and their culture. When we talk about heirloom spices, this is what we're talking about.
The miller, Abu Ali, said, "We do this from our hearts out of love. Working in the mill bringing the smell of the za'atar into the air makes us all love our job even more. We want the world to know we love our culture and want to share the love of our culture by working hard daily just so we can bring joy into everyone’s home."
ORIGIN
Ein Samiya, Palestine
PROCESS
INGREDIENTS
Origanum syriacum ), toasted sesame seeds, sumac, salt, citric acid
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