The Wild Story of Wild Cumin
Join Keith Alaniz, Rumi Spice's CEO, as he ventures into the remote corners of Afghanistan in search of a unique culinary treasure - Afghan wild foraged black cumin.
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Join Keith Alaniz, Rumi Spice's CEO, as he ventures into the remote corners of Afghanistan in search of a unique culinary treasure - Afghan wild foraged black cumin.
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Highest quality, authentic spices direct sourced from rural farmers in Afghanistan.
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Work directly with farmers in Afghanistan to provide reliable wages and economic stability
Create agricultural job
opportunities for over 4,000
Afghan women
Connecting Afghan farmers with
the global market is key to
unlocking its economic potential
Founded by military vets committed to supporting the communities where they served
Celebrating the vibrant culture of the Middle East by sharing stories of food and community
"As a chef, I have sampled many different saffron types, and Afghan saffron from Rumi is some of the best that I have ever found. This saffron is of the highest quality with subtle nuanced flavors."
- Eric Ripert, Chef & Co-owner,
Le Bernardin
We provide inspiration and connection to Afghanistan & the Middle East, its food, and its people.
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“Wonderful selection for creative cooking. Good prices. Highly recommended Rumi Spice. It’s the first stop when I'm looking for spices.”
"I just got this as a gift and I am absolutely enamored with all of these blends. Usually I am the person who has everything, but apparently my spice drawer really needed some help. Excited to share these spices with my friends!"
"True authentic spice that brings back memories of travels around the world. And, glad to support a woman-owned company that ethically sources spices!"
"My experience was wonderful and the quality is the very best I have ever had, and I have been cooking with saffron for almost 50 years.”
“I have been buying from Rumi Spice since they opened up online selling. They continue to surprise me with new products. Cumin is a great aromatic and flavorful product that I use often in many different dishes.”
Rumi direct sources the highest quality spices from Afghanistan to help provide reliable wages and economic stability for rural farmers and women. Connecting Afghan farmers with the global market is key to unlocking their economic potential.
Founded by three U.S. Army veterans who came to know and love the people and culture of Afghanistan, we aim to create connections to this vibrant region through our premium spices and blends.
