Sēti Berbere

Product Details

Sēti means ‘female’ or ‘woman’ in Amharic, the official language of Ethiopia, and this blend celebrates two women-owned co-ops where many of the spices in this blend come from. Our berbere is medium hot and deeply flavorful - an iconic blend for making Ethiopian cuisine. Use it for stews, meats and veggies.

Classic Blends is our collection of kitchen favorites. Each is an original recipe informed by historic, cultural, and culinary influences and elevated by high-quality ingredients and Curio’s creative touch. Artful and versatile, these blends often feature single-origin spices and bring exceptional flavor to both every-day and special-occasion cooking. Be sure to visit our recipe library for inspiration!

Contains: Chilies, coriander, cumin, black cardamom, ajwain, fenugreek, allspice/pimento, koseret, besobela (basil), black pepper, mace, clove.

Tasting Notes: Medium heat, earthy, peppery, smoke, herbal, smooth, savory
Pairs Well With: Koseret, Besobela, Korerima, meat, vegetables
Try In: Sēti Berbere Beef Flatbreads, Sēti Berbere Tomato & Bread Salad, Berbere Spiced Chocolate Bread Pudding
Learn More: Claire’s Journal Aromatum: Ethiopian Women in Spice

Curio is a woman-owned Certified B Corporation that specializes in directly sourced spices, sourced locally from the Eastern US as well as from smallholder spice farms around the world. They pay above Fair Trade price – sometimes as much as ten times the commodity rate – for spices that burst with flavor. They give back through fundraising efforts via their Curio for a Cause campaigns, which support gender equality, climate resilience and community empowerment. They instill in every product a respect for the land and the farmers who grow our spices, alongside a sense of wonder for the rare flavors available to us. Curio values organic, fair trade ingredients, supporting women, and enriching our local community– and making sure we all have the chance to eat well.