Poppy seeds are definetely also a spice tho. And coca is an herb, which I guess can also be used as a spice... Use of coca by native populations seems to have been mostly medicinal... But then again, that's also how many spices were used until the 19th century.

[–] lolcatnip@reddthat.com 1 points 2 months ago

Ironic because poppy seeds have very little flavor and coca literally numbs your tongue.

[–] hOrni@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Shhh. That's the secret ingredient.

[–] Zip2 1 points 2 months ago

And it’s very more-ish.

[–] Revan343@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Yeah I'll have that everything bagel

[–] DeanFogg@lemm.ee 2 points 2 months ago

The more I think of it the more not fun that bagel sounds. I'll have mine with just the Columbian sugar please

[–] peto@lemm.ee 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Tea would be a herb.

[–] loaExMachina@sh.itjust.works 9 points 2 months ago (1 children)

"Herb" and "spice" aren't mutually exclusive tho.

[–] peto@lemm.ee 0 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Generally I find they are. Herbs are leaves, flowers and (herbaceous) stems, spices are other parts. A plant might provide both a herb and a spice, but they will typically be different parts of a plant.

[–] loaExMachina@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 months ago

Saffron is from a flower and is considered a spice tho. It might be the way it's processed that makes a difference. Regardless, when talking of the East India Company, the spice trade, and how that led to conquests, tea is always an important part of that story.

[–] lolcatnip@reddthat.com 2 points 2 months ago

Like coriander vs cilantro. Actually that's the only example I know.