Chinese Five Spice reflects the artistry of traditional Chinese cooking, balancing sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami. Add it to stir-fries, or rub on chicken, pork, or beef with a pinch of sea salt before roasting for complex, aromatic flavor.
Chinese Five Spice is a salt-free blend that harmoniously brings together fennel, star anise, cloves, Indonesian cinnamon, black pepper, and Szechuan pepper. This combination not only promises a full-bodied taste but also a journey through the sweet, spicy, and warm notes, making it a versatile ally in the kitchen.
Chinese Five Spice is a testament to the culinary wizardry of ancient Chinese cooks who aimed to balance the fundamental taste elements: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami. This blend likely originated during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). The spices chosen are thought to balance the body and are used in various traditional dishes to promote health and well-being according to Chinese medicine.
Chinese Five Spice engages our senses with just a pinch. It's our go-to for transforming simple meat rubs into aromatic masterpieces and for adding a mysterious depth to baked goods.
Did you know that despite its strong association with Chinese cuisine, Chinese Five Spice is a hit in the world of fusion cooking? A sprinkle over roasted Brussels sprouts or mixed into your morning pancake batter can offer a delicious, aromatic twist.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 24 reviews.
I like to play with spices. It so changes the flavor of food. I also drink a lot of water, but I don't like tap water. Too boring. So I cut up some fresh ginger, sprinkled Chinese Five Spice on it, threw it in a teapot, added boiling water, waited 15 minutes or so, & poured it over ice. Refreshing!
Store owner replied:
Thank you for sharing your creative spice adventure! Your ginger and Chinese Five Spice tea sounds both refreshing and intriguing—what a fantastic way to add excitement to your water routine. I’m inspired by your idea and might just experiment with a Chinese Five Spice tea myself. Keep playing with those flavors! 🍵✨
Chinese Five Spice goes on just about everything in this house, including apples, peanut butter, & maybe just right off the spoon with a little honey
Store owner replied:
Sounds like you've discovered the magic of Chinese Five Spice! Thanks for sharing your creative ways of enjoying this delicious spice blend!
The *real* stuff, with actual Szechuan peppercorns ground in with the other spices. It's the flavor of my childhood, and I use just this and salt to roast chicken thighs as well as put it into all kinds of dishes. I love sprinkling some into my roux for these scallion flavored Zhua Bing, with the salt and a touch of sesame oil to keep the layers flaky and flavorful.
This stuff is fragrant, flavorful, and I use it in a lot.
Store owner replied:
It's definitely a necessity for many Chinese dishes, but it's also delicious for non-Chinese recipes, as well. And it pairs well with apples, pears and even chocolate, too.
Store owner replied:
Our Chinese Five Spice is so fragrant and flavorful, and we love our new packaging, too! Since the tins stack, our spice cabinets look so much neater now, and we love using this blend in both sweet and savory dishes. It's just so versatile.
Great company. The flavor wasn't what I was expecting.
Store owner replied:
Thank you! I hope you enjoyed the Chinese Five Spice. We love how it's tasty in both sweet and savory dishes, and have some good recipes on this site, too.
The spice is still waiting in the drawer for a duck - Whole Foods is out. But we had it at my son’s house for Thanksgiving because he already had some of your spice - it was wonderful!
Store owner replied:
Thank you for your feedback! We’re thrilled you’re loving the Chinese Five Spice and blends, but we’re sorry to hear the shipping didn’t meet your expectations. We’re always working to improve and appreciate you letting us know. 🌟✨
I use this spice mix for congee and ginger chicken. A little goes a long way, highly recommend.
Store owner replied:
Megan, using Chinese Five Spice in congee and ginger chicken? Yes! 🙌 The perfect way to add that deep, aromatic flavor. 🌿🍲 And you're right—a little truly does go a long way!
Nicely balanced This 5-spice blend is nicely balanced and works well in many Chinese dishes (I especially love The Vegan Chinese Kitchen by Hannah Che) and to make a quick pho-type broth.
Delicious! I get all my spices from World Spice. They don't add salt, preservatives or fillers. The spices are all very fresh and add great flavor to everything I'm making. I used the Five Spice to make homemade beef jerky.
Since 1995 we've sourced and blended the finest flavors we can find. Nearly all of our spices are available whole or ground, and we grind in small batches shortly before shipping.
Chinese Five Spice reflects the artistry of traditional Chinese cooking, balancing sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami. Add it to stir-fries, or rub on chicken, pork, or beef with a pinch of sea salt before roasting for complex, aromatic flavor.
Net Weight: 1.62oz (46g)Note: A "Small" tin or pouch is a half-cup by volume.
Net Weight: 1.9oz (54g)Note: A "Small" tin or pouch is a half-cup by volume.
Net Weight: 1.9oz (54g)Note: A "Small" tin or pouch is a half-cup by volume.
Net Weight: 1.62oz (46g)Note: A "Small" tin or pouch is a half-cup by volume.
Net Weight: 3.81oz (108g)Note: A "Small" tin or pouch is a half-cup by volume.
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Net Weight: 16.01oz (454g)Note: A "Small" tin or pouch is a half-cup by volume.
Net Weight: 16.01oz (454g)Note: A "Small" tin or pouch is a half-cup by volume.
Net Weight: 0.49oz (14g)Note: A "Small" tin or pouch is a half-cup by volume.
