Receta Spice Infusions: Star Anise | Cinnamon | Nigella Seeds | Carom Seeds | Fenugreek

If spices were able to tell the tales of just some of the exciting history they have experienced we would would be captivated for days by their amazing adventures. The spice trade began over 4,000 years ago in the Middle East. Spice merchants from the region bringing their wares to Europe would create a sense of mystery by not revealing the origins of their spices and weave fantastic tales about monsters and creatures that had to be fought to pick the spices growing on steep cliffs or rocky mountains.

The prices of these spices were kept high and The Silk Road was the most significant route connecting Asia with the Mediterranean world, including North Africa and Europe. It was the trade on the Silk Road that was one of the most…