These savory, herbaceous Red River Coriander seeds are an heirloom varietal with small, dark seeds. They are aromatic and boldly flavored, with earthy undertones and just a touch of lemon zest. Use them as a finishing spice or add them to dishes that are going to simmer for a long time, allowing the nutty, herbaceous flavor to truly bloom. This coriander is grown and ground by a collective of Hmong farmers along the Red River in the northern highlands of Vietnam. Coriander, the seed of the cilantro plant, is ubiquitous in Vietnamese and other Southeast Asian cuisines, where the entire plant—seed, leaves, and roots—are used to season and garnish dishes.
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Burlap & Barrel sources their single origin spices directly from farmer cooperatives and small farms, bypassing brokers and middlemen who drive prices up and quality down. Founders Ethan Frisch and Ori Zohar visit farms personally and spend time with farmers, learning firsthand about the economic, social, and cultural factors behind their farming methods. Burlap & Barrel then supports these farmers by providing purchase commitments to give greater financial security, sharing knowledge from across their global farmer network, and expanding on-site value-added activities such as sorting, grinding, and packaging to increase farmer revenue. Burlap & Barrel works with their partner farmers to identify unique varietals of spices that are often overlooked by the commodity spice industry – as well as valuable byproducts – to maximize the farms' earnings. Plus, in selling these spices, Burlap and Barrel highlights the areas they come from, bringing attention to sustainability and ecological needs and practices in other parts of the world.