Our Story & Philosophy

Our Story

A love of spice built on generations...

Lord & Lion was born from a desire to enjoy a taste of home away from home.

Our spices have been individually sourced and carefully harvested from fields where our neighbours and loved ones have worked for generations, reflecting the heritage of local communities in India and Sri Lanka.

Thus, with select organic ingredients whenever possible, and the highest-rated quality of spices, we are confident that you and your loved ones will taste the difference.

The woman behind this heritage brand of beautiful, luxury spices...

Eresha De Zoysa, a local who grew up right here in Sydney, is a 4th generation spice merchant. Her family has been in the tea and spice business in Sri Lanka for over 120 years and they are currently the largest exporter of organic spices in Sri Lanka.

Eresha is extraordinarily passionate about sharing her heritage, culture and secret recipes in a way which is informative, fun and engaging!

Our mission is to spread love within the community.

We are proud to say that 100% of our profits are given back to farming and rural communities in India and Sri Lanka.

We are actively working to open the door to our community's kitchens and provide the essential services needed by so many incredible people facing everyday hardships.

What makes us different.

• No added colours or flavours, very low sugar content
• Whole fruit, real vegetables, herbs and spices
• 100% pure vegetarian
• No MSG
• Farm to bottle - fresh produce
• Authentic taste

• FDA approved

FAQs

What is a Spice Box?

A Spice Box is a container used to organise a collection of frequently used spices. The importance of a Spice Box is that it is necessary to ensure that your spices are kept fresh, organised and easily accessible whilst cooking.

My family has a spice box, but it looks different to the Lord & Lion Spice Box. Why is that?

The Lord & Lion Spice Boxes are different than the ones that most people have seen growing up for the following reasons:

The Lord & Lion Spice Boxes are modernised, sleek versions of the original Spice Box.
The Lord & Lion Spice Boxes are larger and contain 13 spices, as opposed to 7-9 spices.
The Lord & Lion Spice Boxes are covered and also contain tins which dark – to ensure light does not impact the spices, thereby keeping the spices fresher for longer.
The Lord & Lion Spice Boxes include a beautiful gold spice spoon, handmade cotton tea towel as well as a selection of our family’s favourite Indian recipes and Sri Lankan recipes to take the guesswork out of cooking Indian food and Sri Lankan food.

Which Spices are included in a Spice Box

The Sri Lankan Spices included in the Lankan Spice Box are:

Unroasted Curry Powder
Roasted Curry Powder
Curry Leaves
Mustard Seeds
Ceylon Cinnamon Powder
Cumin Powder
Chilli Powder
Fenugreek Seeds
Turmeric Powder
Chilli Flakes
Cardamom Pods
Cloves
Ceylon Cinnamon Quills

The Indian Spices included in the Maharaja Spice Box are:

Amchur Powder
Asafoetida Powder
Star Anise
Garam Masala Powder
Ceylon Cinnamon Powder
Coriander Powder
Cumin Seeds
Kashmiri Chilli Powder
Fennel Seeds
Turmeric Powder
Cardamom Pods
Cloves
Ceylon Cinnamon Quills

How long does a Spice Box last for?

Spices can last for many years as long as they are kept fresh without oxidisation and exposure to any form of moisture.

Our spices are packed fresh usually 3-4 weeks prior to dispatch to ensure that the Spice Boxes last for 18 months to 2 years.

What happens if we run out of spices?

When you run out of your spices, we sell replacements spices in small sleeves to refill your spice tins. This ensures that the Lord & Lion Spice Boxes are environmentally safe and sustainable.

These are available on our website.

Is it better to purchase bulk spices?

Spices which are purchased in bulk are often purchased in plastic bags which have been sitting on shelves for a long time, exposed to light. Also, due to the sizes of the bags and the frequency of use, the spices become oxidised, exposed to the air and humidity, and therefore spoil very quickly in comparison to those kept in airtight, opaque tins.

Our Spices are single origin spices, traceable to the source and produced in small batches to ensure that the spices last as long as possible.

Is the Spice Box heavy?

No, our Spice Boxes are not heavy – they each weigh approximately 1.5kg, thereby making it easily accessible and portable as well as easy to store.

Where are the Spice Boxes made?

Each Lord & Lion Spice Boxes is handmade in Sydney, Australia, with spices grown on our family’s plantations in Sri Lanka and India.

Can we order a replacement Spice Box?

It is possible to purchase Spice Boxes to replace your existing Spice Box. If you would prefer different recipe cards to be included in your Lord & Lion Spice Box, please email us at info@lordandlion.com and we will send you different recipe cards for your replacement Spice Box.

How quickly do the Spice Boxes arrive?

Depending on where you send the package to, your Lord & Lion Spice Box can be received within 2-3 days in metropolitan areas after shipment, or 3-4 weeks if sent internationally, depending on the customs processes in each country. You can also track your parcel as soon as the package has been sent for shipping.

Do Spice Boxes make great gifts?

Spice Boxes make the most incredible gifts for both people who absolutely love to cook, as well as people who are new to cooking.

Foodies love our Lord & Lion Spice Boxes because they have the freshest spices which completely change the way the dishes taste. Also, foodies who love to learn how to cook something new, love to cook with our Spice Boxes because all the spices are included and they don’t need to go all over the world to source the best spices of the highest grade.

New cooks also love our Lord & Lion Spice Boxes because of the easy-to-follow Sri Lankan recipes and Indian recipes, turning any novice into an experienced chef!

The uniqueness and versatility of the Lord & Lion Spice Box also makes a hero of anyone who gifts a Lord & Lion Spice Box!

Can we travel with Spice Boxes?

Yes, the Lord & Lion Spice Boxes are so light and portable that they are easy to travel with. Furthermore, they have everything you need inside them, including the gold spice spoon, beautiful cotton tea towel and Indian recipes (in the Maharaja Spice Box, which is the Indian Spice Box), and Sri Lankan recipes (in the Lankan Spice Box, which is the Sri Lankan Spice Box).

Is it possible to purchase more recipes?

Internationally renowned author, storyteller, restauranteur and TV Chef, Peter Kuruvita, has written three cookbooks available for purchase on our website.

Each of the following cookbooks is packed full of recipes to try:

Lands of the Curry Leaf
Serendip
My Feast

Each cookbook calls for spices which are found in the Lord & Lion Spice Boxes.

Is there Customer Service available following purchase?

Absolutely! Please email us at info@lordandlion.com and someone from our team will reply within 24-48 hours.

Where do Lord & Lion’s profits go?

All the profits of Lord & Lion to date have gone into various educational, medical and housing projects in Sri Lanka to assist people who are living with homelessness or impending homelessness.

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Our Story

A love of spice built on generations...

Lord & Lion was born from a desire to enjoy a taste of home away from home.

The woman behind this heritage brand of beautiful, luxury spices...

Our mission is to spread love within the community.

What makes us different.

FAQs

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A love of spice built on generations...

Lord & Lion was born from a desire to enjoy a taste of home away from home.

The woman behind this heritage brand of beautiful, luxury spices...

Our mission is to spread love within the community.

What makes us different.

FAQs

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