Maya Smoke Blend
“Fire and spice have always been the language of transformation.
These blends aren’t simply seasoning.
They are gateways, alchemical keys that awaken senses, memories, and stories forgotten.”
Maya Smoke Blend
Ancient Origin: Mesoamerican
A smoky, complex blend rooted in ancient Mesoamerican kitchens—where food was both offering and survival.
Cacao, achiote, pasilla, epazote, and huacatay come together in a spice that grounds and lifts. This is flavor that remembers the land and reaches for the sky.
Traditional Properties
The fiery depth of smoked pasilla blends with the ancient grounding of achiote and the airy lift of huacatay and epazote. This blend is bold and unforgettable — meant to awaken appetite and memory.
In ancient Mesoamerican tradition, food was first an offering—given to the earth before it nourished the body.
Flavor and medicine were one, and spice spoke the language of both.
Achiote
- Earthy and grounding. The color of memory.
- Traditionally used to dye cloth and anoint the body, achiote offers mild peppery warmth.
- It protects, connects, and holds the flavor of ceremony.
Smoked Pasilla
- Grounded fire. Smoky depth. Slow-burning wisdom.
- With notes of dried fruit and earth, smoked pasilla adds rich, subtle heat. A protector spice—used in ancestral kitchens to feed the spirit through the body.
Mexican Oregano
- Wild and free. A sun-soaked leaf with ancient roots.
- More robust than its Mediterranean cousin, Mexican oregano carries citrus and earth. Used to lift blends, awaken the senses, and stir the memory of sacred ground.
Garlic
- Fierce and familiar. The guardian at the hearth.
- Used across countless cultures as both food and medicine, garlic brings heat, protection, and ancestral strength to every dish it touches.
Coriander
- Light and balanced. A whisper of citrus on the wind.
- Both seed and story, coriander cools fiery blends and softens sharper notes. It’s the harmonizer—bridging spice, soul, and subtlety.
Huacatay
- Bright clarity. A green wind through the mind.
- Also called Peruvian black mint, huacatay brings a minty, herbal lift. Revered for its cleansing energy and sharpness, it cuts through heaviness—body and soul.
Epazote
- Sharp, bitter, protective.
- A powerful herb used to ward off imbalance—physically and energetically. Bold in flavor and presence, epazote grounds heavier ingredients and holds the spirit steady.
Cacao Nibs
- Bittersweet depth. Memory of earth, fire, and celebration.
- Once considered food of the gods, cacao brings richness, ancient ceremony, and a grounding sweetness to spice blends meant to awaken the senses.
Flavor Profile
Flavor Notes:
- Smoky heat
- Bittersweet richness
- Bold, earthy depth
Culinary Uses:
- Perfect for marinating meats (especially pork or chicken)
- Beautiful in stews, soups, or mole sauces
- Excellent rub for grilled meats or roasted vegetables
- Brings depth to roasted potatoes, salsas, and slow-cooked dishes
Elemental Signature
In the context of spices, an elemental signature refers to the core energy and connection a blend has with the natural world.
Maya smoke blend embodies the balance between the earth and the sky.
Grounding and uplifting.
“The Soul of Gods.The Spirit of Earth.”
– The Wizard’s Table Codex
