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Vanilla
Our vanilla beans are one of the largest
on the market. Up to 23cm in length and with a high moisture content, they take indulgence to a whole new level. And scraping out the sumptuous black seeds within is a pleasure in itself.
We sell whole cured vanilla beans, organic vanilla sugar and vanilla powder. Destined to be in the hands of the world’s finest chefs, each product adds the taste of luxury to any dish.
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Black Pepper
It takes an unwavering passion for perfection to grow black pepper of extraordinary quality. With one of the highest piperine contents on the market, Cinco Ramas black pepper adds a sophisticated punch to any dish.
We sell dried and ground peppercorns, both of which add a heat and complexity that is, quite simply, enchanting.
Tabasco Chile
Growing superior chilies isn’t about planting seeds and sitting back. It’s about nurturing them skillfully, creating the very best growing conditions and knowing exactly when they’ve reached perfection. It’s about combining passion and instinct with years of knowledge and experience.
And because we watch our crop like a hawk, our flavorsome fruits are picked when – and only when – they’re ready to be enjoyed.
Turmeric
Versatile in the spice rack or medicine cabinet, no home should should lack the presence of this renowned ingredient.
This use of this wonderful and widely celebrated culinary spice dates back nearly 4000 years to the Vedic culture in India, and is one of the most scientifically studied herbal remedies in the world. In traditional medicine, especially in Ayurvedic practices, the use of turmeric is widely used for the strengthening the overall energy of the body.
Ginger
A must in any kitchen, the spicy, floral aroma of ginger powder delivers a burst of flavor to your smoothies, infusions, and recipes.
Ginger, a member of a plant family that includes cardamom and turmeric, is widely used as both a spice and medicine. In Ayurveda, ginger is referred to as vishwabhesaj, or “the universal medicine.” Among the myriad of this humble, yet incredible herbs potent properties is it’s positive effect on digestion, which is known to be a cornerstone of overall health.
Thai Ginger
Earthy, citrus, and pine notes come through in this unique ingredient.
A larger relative of both turmeric and ginger, Thai ginger – also known as galangal – has a flavor profile all its own. And not to be outdone by its two, more famous cousins, this ingredient also brings an interesting history and long list of health benefits to the table.
Lemon Grass
The zesty and vibrant aroma of this lively grass will surely make your mouth water!
This versatile ingredient is widely used in Asian cooking and makes an excellent addition to both sweet and savory recipes.
Lemon grass has been shown in initial studies to be effective in the treatment of anxiety, lowering sugar and cholesterol, relieving pain, and boosting red blood cell levels.
Pigeon Pea
Nutty, satisfying, and super nutritious.
An underrated super-food, pigeon pea, is an excellent source of amino acids, fiber, and several minerals such as thiamine, folate, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium and zinc. Included in the group of pulses referred to as ‘dal’ in Indian cuisine, pigeon pea can vary among cream, grey, purple, black, or spotted in color.
Green Cardamom
This wonderful ancient spice is famous for it’s intoxicatingly sweet and aromatic character.
Green cardamom, also known as lesser or true cardamom, is one of the oldest spices, having been used for thousands of years in India and Egypt. It is still highly sought after for its culinary attributes and powerful medicinal uses.
Hibiscus Flower
Ruby color that invites refreshment over ice. Fruity, tart, and full of flavor.
Hibiscus, hailing from its home in Africa, has a long history of use not only for its deep red flowers (botanically speaking, we use the red calyx), but also as a delicious vegetable in stir fries, soups, and spicy chutneys. The edible seeds have a flavor similar to peanuts, have an oil content up to 20% and can be roasted for use as a coffee substitute.
Gourmet grade Vanilla
Only a fruit as exquisite as vanilla would come from such a beautiful orchid. And only one of the world’s largest and moistest vanilla pods would come from Cinco Ramas.
This exotic flower doesn’t surrender its intoxicating prize easily; each blossom reveals itself fleetingly to be individually hand pollinated by our expert growers. And because each vanilla bean ripens at its own pace, we watch them obsessively, harvesting them when – and only when – we know they’re at their best.
And for us, their best means not only an impressive size, but also a good vanillin content – the component responsible for the bean’s distinctive vanilla flavor.
Our vanilla is gourmet. It’s extraordinary. It’s an ingredient with such a luxurious depth of flavor only the world’s best chefs can do it justice. But we can’t take all the credit. It’s the Costa Rican climate combined with our expertise that turns our hard work into the highest quality product. When you’re fastidious about the process, you reap the rewards.
Every vanilla bean we nurture encompasses the richness of its tropical surroundings and our unwavering devotion to quality.
It’s all about letting our passion for perfection reveal itself in the finest quality ingredients. Sweet, woody, rounded and heady…you have to taste it to understand it. When it comes to incomparable ingredients, obsession is compulsory.
For more information on any of our products, feel free to get in touch.
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Spicy Black Pepper
Piper negra
There’s something unique about our black pepper. Something that elevates it from a humble ingredient to an exceptional one. Cultivated by our expert growers to taste nothing less than remarkable, our pepper has one of the highest piperine contents on the market.
To put it simply, piperine increases the body’s nutrient absorption up to two thousand percent, benefiting both body and mind. And as far as we’re concerned, the more piperine in our fiery ingredient, the better.
Fragrant, spicy and good for you, our black pepper is reserved for the connoisseurs amongst us. For those who know quality when they taste it. When it comes to incomparable ingredients, obsession is compulsory.
So not only does our meticulously cultivated black pepper add a bold depth of flavor and unique dimension to any dish, it’s also surprisingly good for you. Who would have thought such a common ingredient could be promoted to a health food? They say black pepper is the King of Spices; considering the complex characteristics of ours, we think it deserves an even greater accolade.
We offer…
Black peppercorns and powder in classic 65g and 60g tins respectively, 455 g or 1 kg bags (custom quantities available upon request).
Bulk export available upon request. For more information on any of our products, feel free to get in touch. 
The Ever-Famous Tabasco Chile
Capsicum frutescens ‘Tabasco’
A heat that grows not burns; their heat can better be described as a tasty warmth that grows into a satisfying crescendo.
Growing superior chiles isn’t about planting seeds and sitting back. It’s about nurturing them skillfully, creating the very best growing conditions and knowing exactly when they’ve reached perfection. It’s about combining passion and instinct with years of knowledge and experience.
These chilies aren’t going to make your eyes water. Nor are they going to bulldoze other ingredients off the plate. Instead, Cinco Ramas Tabasco chiles are renowned for their juicy, tasty warmth. We set out to create a chili that adds satisfying heat, flavor and depth rather than fire.
From green to yellow, yellow to orange and orange to red, our tabasco chilies go through a symphony of shades before we harvest them. But once they’re ready, their rosy façade is just a hint of what lies beneath.
Suggested uses – Adding whole, sun-dried chiles to a high quality cooking or salad oil to create an infusion that is ready at a moments notice for your next sauté, soup base, and of course on a slice of pizza.
We offer…
We sell dried Tabasco chiles whole or ground in classic tins of 40 g and 55 g respectively, or in 455 g and 1 kg bags (custom quantities available upon request.
For more information on any of our products, feel free to get in touch.
Golden Turmeric
Curcuma longa
Versatile in the spice rack or medicine cabinet, no home should should lack the presence of this renowned ingredient. The use of this wonderful and widely celebrated culinary spice dates back nearly 4000 years to the Vedic culture in India, and is one of the most scientifically studied herbal remedies in the world.
In traditional medicine, especially in Ayurvedic practices, the use of turmeric is widely used for the strengthening the overall energy of the body.
Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, is what gives the spice it’s earthy, sometimes bitter, flavor and is also responsible for it’s multiple healing properties. Cinco Ramas turmeric powder contains 6.1% curcumin by weight, roughly double the curcumin content of standard turmeric powders on the market!
Woody, earthy, vibrant.
And don’t forget to combine your turmeric with some spicy black pepper; it increases the bio-availability of curcumin by 2,000% to obtain maximum healing!
We offer…
Turmeric powder in classic 35 g tins, 455 g or 1 kg bags (custom quantities and dry chips available upon request).
Fresh turmeric rhizome is available to Costa Rican customers by mail and parcel service. Bulk export available upon request.
For more information on any of our products, feel free to get in touch.
Spicy Ginger
Zingiber officinale
A must in any kitchen, the spicy, floral aroma of ginger powder delivers a burst of flavor to your smoothies, infusions, and recipes.
Ginger, a member of the plant family that includes cardamom and turmeric, is widely used as both a spice and medicine. In Ayurveda, ginger is referred to as vishwabhesaj, or “the universal medicine.” Among the myriad of this humble, yet incredible herbs potent properties is it’s positive effect on digestion, which is known to be a cornerstone of overall health.
Its spicy aroma is mainly due to presence of ketones, especially the gingerols found in fresh ginger. Interestingly, when heated during cooking or dehydrating, these gingerols are converted to shogaols and zingerones which have different properties and potencies.
We offer…
Ginger powder in classic 40 g tins, 455 g or 1 kg bags (custom quantities and dry chips available upon request).
Fresh ginger rhizome is available to Costa Rican customers by mail and parcel service. Bulk export available upon request.
For more information on any of our products, feel free to get in touch.
Thai Ginger (Greater Galangal)
Alpinia galanga
A larger relative of both turmeric and ginger, Thai ginger – also known as galangal – has a flavor profile all its own. And not to be outdone by its two, more famous cousins, this ingredient also brings an interesting history and long list of health benefits to the table.
Earthy, citrus, and pine notes come through in this unique ingredient.
There is a growing body of evidence touting this spice as a potential antagonist to a wide array of cancers. There is also a long history of its use in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, as well as its beneficial effects on digestion. It may also aid in decreasing some forms of age-related cognitive degeneration due to a compound found in the rhizome called 1-acetoxy chavicol acetate (ACA).
We offer…
Thai ginger powder in classic 55 gr tins, 455 g or 1 kg bags – (custom quantities and dry chips available upon request).
Fresh Thai ginger rhizome is available to Costa Rican customers by mail and parcel service. Bulk export available upon request.
For more information on any of our products, feel free to get in touch.
Zesty Lemon Grass
Cymbopogon spp.
This versatile ingredient is widely used in Asian cooking and makes an excellent addition to both sweet and savory recipes.
Lemon grass has been shown in initial studies to be effective in the treatment of anxiety, lowering sugar and cholesterol, relieving pain, and boosting red blood cell levels.
The zesty and vibrant aroma of this lively grass will surely make your mouth water!
Suggested uses – try using lemon grass powder in a dry rub for chicken or fish, or tea infusions. Use the dry chips in your rice cooking water or in bespoke decoctions, like healing medicinal waters! At the end of a hard day, why not try a refreshing lemon grass gin tonic?
We offer…
Powdered lemon grass in classic 30 g tins, 455 g or 1 kg bags as well as dried, cross-sectional pieces (custom quantities and dry chips available upon request).
Fresh lemon grass is available to Costa Rican customers by mail and parcel service. Bulk export available upon request.
For more information on any of our products, feel free to get in touch.
Super nutritious Pigeon Pea
Cajanus cajan
Nutty, satisfying and super nutritious.
An underrated super-food, pigeon pea is an excellent source of amino acids, fiber, and several minerals such as thiamine, folate, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium and zinc. Included in the group of pulses referred to as dal in Indian cuisine, pigeon pea can vary in color from cream, grey, purple, black, or spotted.
Adding to the list of this crops wondrous attributes, pigeon pea serves as a fantastic soil stabilizer thanks to its extensive root system. Since pigeon pea has the ability to fix nitrogen from the atmosphere we also employ it as a companion crop, pruning the young leaves and shoots multiple times per year as a green manure; what an amazing plant!
Suggested uses – Worthy of being a pantry staple, this pulse can be used as a part of a bean burger base, a hearty and nutritious soup, or try making the famous Carribean Rice and Beans with coconut milk, yum!
We offer…
We sell pigeon pea 455 g, 1 kg, 2 kg, and 5 kg bags (custom quantities available).
For more information on any of our products, feel free to get in touch.
Aromatic Green Cardamom.
Elettaria cardamomum
Green cardamom, also known as lesser or true cardamom, is one of the oldest spices, having been used for thousands of years in India and Egypt. It is still highly sought after for its culinary attributes and powerful medicinal uses.
The seeds, and the unique, volatile essential oils obtained from them, are reported to have a stimulating, tonic effect, especially on the lungs – as an expectorant – and kidneys. The seed is taken internally in the treatment of indigestion, nausea, vomiting, enuresis and pulmonary diseases accompanied by phlegm. It is used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat bronchial and digestive complaints. These aromatic compounds are reported to be antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, carminative and stimulating.
This ancient spice is warm, aromatic, camphoraceous, sweet and spicy.
Suggested uses – Try a bit of cracked cardamom in your cooking water before adding rice. We love grinding a pod or two to add to a brew of coffee, or add it to your favorite chai blend. Consider a touch of cardamom in your baked goods to take your recipes up a notch!
We offer…
We sell whole, true green cardamom pods in 30 gram tins, 455 gr or 1 kg bags (custom quantities available).
For more information on any of our products, feel free to get in touch.
Ruby Hibiscus Flower (Roselle)
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Ruby color that invites refreshment over ice. Fruity, tart, and full of flavor.
Hibiscus, hailing from its home in Africa, has a long history of use not only for its deep red flowers (botanically speaking, we use the red calyx), but also as a delicious vegetable in stir fries, soups, and spicy chutneys.
The edible seeds have a flavor similar to peanuts, have an oil content up to 20% and can be roasted for use as a coffee substitute.
Packed with anthocyanins and other nutracueticals, benefits from consuming hibiscus have been scientifically reviewed and been found to reduce blood pressure significantly, have strong antioxidant and anticancer activity, positive renal effects including reduction of uric acids, and some anti-cholesterol activity.
Our hibiscus flowers are planted, cared for, and harvested by hand. We then dry them in the sun before carefully packaging.
Suggested uses – The perfect foundation for a cold tea, sweetened and paired with lemon grass and seltzer. We also are fans of warm tea with ginger. Their high pectin content lends themselves well to jelly making. Liven up you next cocktail by infusing some neutral spirits with hibiscus, then floating a few drops in your favorite libation!
We offer…
Hibiscus powder in classic 40 gr tins, 455 g or 700 g bags. Loose calyces are available in 80 g, or 500 g bags (custom quantities available upon request).
For more information on any of our products, feel free to get in touch.
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