Spice Guides

Turkish bay leaves (Laurus nobilis) — Cybele's Harvest spice guide

Bay Leaves

Used in kitchens worldwide, this fragrant leaf adds an earthy, slightly floral complexity that enhances slow-cooked meals and broths.

Bay Leaves

Used in kitchens worldwide, this fragrant leaf adds an earthy, slightly floral complexity that enhances slow-cooked meals and broths.

Turkish ground sumac powder — Cybele's Harvest spice guide

Sumac

With a citrusy kick and vibrant color, Sumac is a go-to seasoning for adding acidity without the liquid of lemon juice or vinegar. If you’re looking for a spice that...

Sumac

With a citrusy kick and vibrant color, Sumac is a go-to seasoning for adding acidity without the liquid of lemon juice or vinegar. If you’re looking for a spice that...

Urfa Biber (isot pepper) drying in southeastern Turkey — Cybele's Harvest

Urfa Biber

Urfa Biber is the dark, mysterious side of Turkish chili. Also known as Isot Pepper or Isot Biber, it's smoky, sultry, and totally addictive. Its deep burgundy flakes and slow-building...

Urfa Biber

Urfa Biber is the dark, mysterious side of Turkish chili. Also known as Isot Pepper or Isot Biber, it's smoky, sultry, and totally addictive. Its deep burgundy flakes and slow-building...

Turkish dried mint leaves — Cybele's Harvest spice guide

Dried Mint

Unlike fresh mint, dried mint has a deeper, more concentrated flavor that pairs beautifully with both savory and sweet dishes.

Dried Mint

Unlike fresh mint, dried mint has a deeper, more concentrated flavor that pairs beautifully with both savory and sweet dishes.

Aleppo Pepper (pul biber) Turkish red chili flakes from Cybele's Harvest

Aleppo Pepper

Unlike your typical crushed red pepper, Aleppo Pepper has a slow-building warmth with a hint of earthiness, making it perfect for adding depth without overwhelming heat.

Aleppo Pepper

Unlike your typical crushed red pepper, Aleppo Pepper has a slow-building warmth with a hint of earthiness, making it perfect for adding depth without overwhelming heat.