Zanzibar Ginger

In the heart of Unguja, the southern island of Zanzibar, lies the village of Mitakawani. Far removed from tourist hotspots, the community relies almost entirely on spice farming for its livelihood.With most farmers working small plots of land, harvests are often combined and sold collectively, allowing the community to share resources and profits.Zanzibar Ginger from Mitakawani VillageOur award-winning Zanzibar ginger is bold, spicy and full of character. This single origin ginger is grown organically by our partner smallholder women farmers in Mitakawani village, then traditionally processed to preserve its natural intensity and freshness.Shaped by the hot, dry climate, this ginger delivers a vibrant, concentrated flavour that stands out in both sweet and savoury dishes.See what the Great Taste Award judges had to say:“Of course the provenance of this spice is interesting, but it doesn’t actually affect whether or not the taste is good. This spice is good, it’s hot, it’s bright, it’s ginger at its liveliest. It tastes as if it was pounded just yesterday and dried in the sun. It has extraordinary freshness for a dried spice.”“There was a fantastic aroma on the nose of ginger. We loved the texture, which was not too finely milled. The ginger was fresh and clean.”“The first impression is of a strong citrus aroma, followed by ginger. It’s fiery and well balanced. A full-bodied product and a delight. Capturing this level of freshness in a dried spice is an achievement.”