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Helping home cooks ditch plastic since 2009.

Gneiss Spice started with one goal: to help people cook more, waste less, and ditch the plastic in their pantry. We sell certified organic spices in refillable magnetic jars — and all of our spice refills ship 100% plastic-free. Items are packed fresh to order in our Maine studio. 

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Packaging is made of plants, not plastic.

Refill packaging is certified safe for home composting and perfect for your zero-waste kitchen. Can't compost? Request paper refill packaging in notes at checkout. Refill packaging is not meant for long-term storage; transfer spices into an airtight container. 

We're not your average spice shop.

  • Gneiss Spice is woman-owned and based in Maine.

  • Items are packaged in compostable & recyclable materials.

  • Zero-waste refill system with reusable glass jars.

  • Packed fresh to order. Please allow 2-4 days processing time.

  • Use code EARTH10 for 10% off your first order.

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What makes our spices special?

Our spices are hand-packed in small batches for maximum freshness. No fillers, no anti-caking agents — just pure, potent flavor. You’ll taste the difference.

  • Single-origin spices.

  • Organic and sustainably harvested. See individual listings for certification details. 

  • Blends are mixed by hand in small batches.

  • All spices are preservative-free and gluten-free.

  • Packed fresh to order. Please allow 2-4 days processing time.

Search for a spice here.

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Every spice has four purchase options:

  • Small Refill — shy 1/4 cup (~3 1/2 Tablespoons), sized to fit our small magnetic jars.

  • Large Refill — 1/2 cup (8 Tablespoons), sized to fit our large magnetic jars.

  • Small Reusable Magnetic Jar — shy 1/4 cup volume. Lid is hand-embossed with spice name.

  • Large Reusable Magnetic Jar — 1/2 cup volume. Lid is hand-embossed with spice name.

Buying a gift? We have printed gift boxes to fit 12 jars. Or, click here to build your own custom filled spice box

New to Gneiss Spice? Start here.

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