Southport Spices

Southport Spices We are a coastal boutique offering curated spices, herbs, teas, and pantry essentials in the heart of historic Southport, NC.

Taste and smell connect us to the places we love — and we’re here to help you bring a little Southport hug to your table.

06/09/2026

Looking for local honey suppliers 🐝 🍯 please stop by!

Thanks to all the taste testers last week! Southport Celebration Tea is tea-rific! On tap this week, free samples 😎 Tas...
06/09/2026

Thanks to all the taste testers last week! Southport Celebration Tea is tea-rific! On tap this week, free samples 😎

Taste the Celebration!
Live the Vacation!

We are blending a tea that hopefully becomes our Southport Celebration Tea! Yaupon, cornflower (red, white, blue), and ...
05/29/2026

We are blending a tea that hopefully becomes our Southport Celebration Tea! Yaupon, cornflower (red, white, blue), and fruits ( strawberry, peach, and blueberry). We're not quite there yet, but please stop by for a taste.

05/28/2026

At Southport Spices, we believe our customers deserve honest answers about the products they bring into their homes and kitchens.

We occasionally receive questions about how spices and herbs are treated for food safety before reaching store shelves. While irradiation is one food safety treatment used within portions of the spice industry, it is not the only method. Depending on the product, spices and herbs may also undergo steam treatment or ETO treatment to help reduce harmful bacteria and contaminants while maintaining product safety and quality.

Like most commercial spice suppliers in the United States and Canada, our spices, herbs, and teas receive a food safety treatment designed to reduce harmful bacteria, mold, yeast, insects, and other contaminants that can naturally occur in agricultural products grown outdoors around the world.

The primary treatments used in the spice industry include:

• Steam Treatment
Spices are exposed to high-temperature steam to help reduce microbial contamination while maintaining flavor and quality. This is one of the most common methods used for herbs and spices.

• ETO (Ethylene Oxide) Treatment
ETO is a sterilization process used in portions of the spice industry to help eliminate bacteria, pathogens, insects, and microbial contamination. The process is regulated and monitored for food safety compliance.

• Irradiation
Some pepper and chile products within the spice industry may be treated with irradiation, which uses controlled energy waves to help reduce pathogens and improve product safety and stability. The process does not make food radioactive.

Different spices and growing regions may require different treatment methods depending on moisture levels, microbial risks, import requirements, and product characteristics.

At Southport Spices, we source through reputable suppliers that operate under recognized food safety, organic, and quality assurance programs, including USDA Organic certification, QAI, Oregon Tilth, SQF food safety standards, and regulatory oversight from agencies such as the FDA, USDA, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

Our focus remains on providing clean, high-quality products while maintaining the food safety standards expected throughout the industry.

We also believe questions should always be welcomed. Curiosity about food, sourcing, and safety is a good thing, and we appreciate customers who ask thoughtful questions and employees who continue learning every day alongside us.

Thank you for supporting Southport's small businesses!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day Southport!

Fresh from our shelves at Southport Spices… brand new Gluten Free baking bundles! 🥞🍪🌽We’ve created several cozy pantry b...
05/09/2026

Fresh from our shelves at Southport Spices… brand new Gluten Free baking bundles! 🥞🍪🌽

We’ve created several cozy pantry bundles to make home baking easier, more approachable, and a lot more delicious.

✨ Gluten-Free Baking Starter
✨ Southern Cornbread & Comfort Bundle
✨ Protein & Fiber Baking Bundle
✨ Grain-Free Bakery Starter
✨ Thickening & Crisping Duo

Each bundle includes carefully paired ingredients PLUS recipe ideas and simple explanations for how to use them. No guessing. No wondering what to do with arrowroot powder or flax meal. We’ve done the pairing for you. 🧁

Perfect for:
🌾 gluten-free baking
🥜 grain-free treats
🌽 Southern comfort cooking
🥣 silky gravies & pie fillings
💪 protein-packed baking

Whether you’re curious about almond flour cookies, crispy hush puppies, fluffy pancakes, or cozy skillet cornbread, these bundles are designed to help you confidently try something new.

Stop by and explore the new baking corner at Southport Spices. Your pantry deserves a little adventure. ✨

05/06/2026

Our chat box on the website seems to be on vacation. My apologies to all. I am working to identify the issue(s). Someone had asked if saffron tea is available. Unfortunately, we do not stock saffron tea, but we do stock saffron.

Thank you for the question!!
Manuela

Steeping Raspberry and Peppermint Leaves. Not all tea has to be purchased blended. Sometimes the best teas are those you...
04/28/2026

Steeping Raspberry and Peppermint Leaves. Not all tea has to be purchased blended. Sometimes the best teas are those you blend yourself. I'm thinking lemon peel might be good to add.

What do you like to blend?

We'll taste this tomorrow cold. Stop by for a sample!

Fresh meets fire this week 🔥🌿Basil, the herb that brings a bright, slightly sweet, garden-fresh flavor to your kitchen. ...
04/28/2026

Fresh meets fire this week 🔥🌿

Basil, the herb that brings a bright, slightly sweet, garden-fresh flavor to your kitchen. It pairs beautifully with tomatoes, pasta, olive oil, garlic, chicken, and even fresh strawberries.

Our favorite pairing this week is Basil with Crushed Red Pepper.

Basil cools things down with its fresh, slightly sweet flavor, while crushed red pepper adds just the right amount of heat. Together, they create a perfect balance that turns everyday meals into something memorable.

Try this combination on pasta, pizza, roasted vegetables, or garlic bread, or sprinkle it over olive oil for dipping. It is simple, bold, and full of flavor.

Think of it as a summer garden with a little spark.

Have you had difficulty brewing white tea? Both pictures below are the same tea brewed differently.White tea leaves are ...
04/23/2026

Have you had difficulty brewing white tea? Both pictures below are the same tea brewed differently.

White tea leaves are sensitive to water temperature. Too hot burns the leaves and your tea turns amber/brown and the taste is bitterness (dark tea picture).

For one gallon of white tea (your choice of flavor) try 8 teaspoons of loose leaf tea, water temperature 170 degrees, and steep for 4 minutes. Remove the tea bags immediately, add sugar if you like, let cool for 30 minutes, cover, and put in the fridge overnight (light tea picture). You're ready for cold tea in the morning!

Peach Apricot is our favorite white tea. It will be waiting for you tomorrow (not the dark amber one!) stop by for a free sample!!

Address

114 N. Howe Street
Southport, NC
28461

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+19103634422

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