We manufacture handcrafted smoked spices from peppers grown on our farm in Knoxville. We don’t use any herbicides, pesticides, or even fertilizers, other than compost. We hand plant, hand weed, hand pick, hand wash, and hand process all of our peppers. Our custom process of smoking peppers using blends of local hardwood imparts a very unique smoky aroma and taste not found in other spices. Our spices do not contain any additives, preservatives, fillers, anticaking agents, or artificial coloring. We pride ourselves on producing a naturally grown product that our customers can trust. We offer 18 unique spices, seasonings and rubs with five different heat levels to choose from.
The Empirical Herbalist
Ruth Shelton, The Empirical Herbalist has over 20 years of experience working with people and plants. Her motto “A Better Life Through Herbs” reflects the belief that herbs can be used to enrich all aspects of life and her mission is to help others reap those benefits.
