Spice Lab

Your complete guide to spices

Logo für das Spice Lab - der Gewürzmischkursin Wallisellen

What is sumac? What is the difference between cassia and cinnamon? How do I prepare spices? And how do I store them? What spices go in my mix? These and many other questions are answered in the the Spice Lab.

In this course you will learn the theory of the complex world of spices and combine it directly with practice - with 2 spice mixtures to mix yourself and take home.
  • Duration of the course (incl. aperitif): approx. 2.5 - 3 hours
  • Participants:  4 - 20+ participants.
  • Each participant will mix spices according to a rough guide - creativity is required here!
  • Cost: CHF100 per person
  • Locations:
    • 🧑‍🤝‍🧑4-6 people: Gipfelhirsch Manufaktur, Zwirnereistrasse 22, 8304 Wallisellen
    • 🧑‍🤝‍🧑12-20+ people: Bridge Zürich, Europaallee 20, 8004 Zürich
    • 🧑‍🤝‍🧑8-15 people: Loeb Bern, Spitalgasse 47-51, 3001 Bern
Other locations are also possible, please contact us to find out more.
    The course includes
    • Theory and best practices of spices and their usage
    • Tastes and Smells training
    • Booklet: Gipfelhirsch Spice Mixology
    • Mixing 2 spice blends (to take home)
    • A small aperitif to test the mixed spices and water will be served

    Open Courses

    25.05.24 - Spice Lab Bern (Tickets)

    24.08.24 - Spice Lab Bern (Tickets)

    31.08.24 - Spice Lab Zürich (Tickets)

    02.11.24 - Spice Lab Bern (Tickets)

    Your Own Spice Lab

    Send us an email with your preferred date and number of participants at info@gipfelhirsch.com.

    The Spice Lab as a gift 🎁

    You can buy workshop tickets directly from the product listing below - this will generate unique voucher codes that are redeemable at the Spice Lab (either an open workshop or in a privately organised group).

    The perfect gift for your team, loved ones or group of friends.

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