Our Story

The story of Spice Pilgrim is deeply rooted in cherished memories and a pursuit for taste and tradition. As a little girl, I sat on my grandmother's knee, engulfed in the mouth-watering aromas emanating from our kitchen. The scents were a constant presence in my life and an integral part of my family's heritage. One memory stands out vividly in my mind—a memory of my grandmother using an old stone mortar and pestle to grind spices. She would say, "Hard work brings great rewards, my dear. Look at these spices; they may be laborious to grind, but they make our food taste magnificent."

Years later, in 2005, my family and I moved to the United States, and the love for food continued to be my guiding force. However, I soon discovered that something was missing. The taste and distinctiveness I remembered from home were absent from my culinary endeavors. Determined to unravel the mystery, I embarked on a quest for answers. It was then that I realized the culprit was the modern spice-grinding processes.

In today's fast-paced world, spices are ground using metal blades, resulting in the loss of essential oils and altering the flavors we hold dear. This not only impacted the taste but also compromised the health benefits of these precious ingredients. Recalling my grandmother's stone grinding, I decided to take matters into my own hands. By grinding spices using a stone mill, I found myself transported back to the little girl being nourished by her grandmother's love.

Inspired by this transformative experience, I established Spice Pilgrim—a pilgrimage to rediscover the joy of a happy and healthy life through better-tasting food. We invite you to join us on this journey as we bring you the finest stone-ground spices and hand-blended teas, lovingly crafted to enrich your culinary adventures and awaken your taste buds. Together, let's savor the flavors of tradition and embrace the harmony of health and deliciousness.

Dolly Singh
Spice Pilgrim