HumbLe Beginnings
Our company started with our flagship brand Curry’s Kitchen, with a focus on creating the freshest, most authentic Indian-inspired spice blends. Disappointed in the dusty flavors of grocery store packaged spices, we took inspiration from the ancient tradition of dry roasting and grinding whole spices just before cooking to ensure the strongest, freshest flavors. Thus began the 3 cornerstones of our company - Flavor, Freshness, and Tradition.
We began with what we now call our "Five Founding Spices" - Curry Powder, Garam Masala, Tandoori Rub, Chai Sugar, Chai Latte Spice - selling at neighborhood farmer's markets and local retail stores, including Whole Foods Market in Naperville IL.
From there, we continued to grow beyond spices, and our products often emerged from our desire to serve better tasting food than what was available on the market. For example: we were disappointed with the flavorless Chai Lattes, weak-tasting teabags, and watery hot cocoas served at local cafes – so we expanded our products to include high-quality Loose Leaf Teas with bold flavors (including our very first blend, the signature Masala Chai) and our gourmet Sipping Chocolate. From the beginning and throughout the years, our goal has remained the same – to delight customers with unique flavors and new experiences.