Online vs. In-Store: The Best Place to Buy Your Spices

Benefits of Buying Spices from Yaji spice Online Store: 

Freshly harvested spices with longer shelf life. 

Spices delivered straight to your door. 

Access to a diverse range of spices and blends. 

Are you looking for organic, fresh spices but aren’t sure whether to head to the store or simply browse online? Yaji Spice suggests sticking with online ordering. Our online store for spices uses ingredients that are freshly harvested and come straight from the farm to your front door. Our front door delivery means you can skip the store with its pajama-clad strangers and too-bright florescent lights. 

Even better? 

We craft unique flavors for your cooking needs, such as nutty djangsang or aromatic country onions, and they are freshest when delivered directly. 

If that’s not enough to motivate you to try our online delivery, then check out four reasons to buy spices from Yaji Spice and skip the store: 

1. Embrace the Freshness

Our spices are fresh. That said, our spices are freshest when we deliver them directly to your doorstep. This is because spices sitting on the grocery store shelf can lose their flavor and potency.  

How long does that take, you may ask? 

As little as a few months. 

Cut out the grocery store and you’ll taste the difference. You’ll end up with the most flavorful, potent spices for your cooking needs. The secret to this is that spices are the most potent right after grounding. 

2. Connect to West African Culture

One way to celebrate West African culture is through its rich culinary traditions. West African food is at the core of what we do here at Yaji Spice. It gathers us for meals and brings laughter into the kitchen. 

Whether you’re making coconut jollof rice or Yaji butter chicken, you’ll be sure to soak in some Nigerian and Ghanaian culture while you’re at it. We recommend learning about West African customs and culture as you cook up a feast. We’ve got hibiscus steak julienne and Mama Put – Bang Bang shrimp street tacos, as well as Suya lamb chops. Check back regularly for new additions to our online cookbook. 

3. Branch Out

 There are some spices you just won’t find in a typical grocery store aisle, like our very own African nutmeg or egusi melon seeds. If you’re looking for creativity in the kitchen, we’ve got you covered. Buy our fresh organic spices. 

Here at Yaji Spice, we encourage you to branch out. Take a culinary risk. Adventure with that new spice blend or recipe. West African spices can be savory, spicy, aromatic and fragrant, slightly bitter, or nutty, rich, or creamy and buttery. That’s a lot of flavors to bring into the kitchen.  

Part of the Yaji Spice experience is to try new things. We hope you’re inspired by some of our signature dishes. 

4. Help Others, While Saving Money

 Our spice farmers are paid a fair wage, at or above Fair Trade. This allows the women to provide for their families, send their children to school, and pay any medical bills. By supporting Yaji Spice, you’re supporting these hardworking West African women. 

You’re also getting spices at lower costs because we cut out some of the spice process and production—the wholesalers and retailers. By getting your spices sourced directly from us, you’re saving on them. So, you’ll end up with flavorful, West African spices that are unique and adventurous while cutting costs. We also offer free shipping on orders of $50 and above. For orders under $50, we offer a reasonable shipping rate. 

So, now that you’ve learned why it might be best to skip the store and buy online, it’s time you browsed our collection of spices on Yajispice.com. Are you a restaurant owner or a chef? We offer the opportunity to create custom blends or to purchase in bulk. Or perhaps you’re a caterer and want to serve the best natural spices? We can help you. Our flavorful spices can be delivered straight from the farm to your front door.