Herbie’s Spices

Specialties

Culinary herbs and spices, and spice blends

History

Established in 1997.

Ian Hemphill can’t remember when herbs and spices were not a part of his life. The younger son of John and Rosemary Hemphill, who pioneered Australia’s love of herbs and spices in the 1950’s, Ian earned his pocket money picking herbs and remembers many a season when the family home was strewn with bunches of drying culinary produce. Ian worked with his parents for many years, managed a spice company in Singapore and was a senior manager for a multinational food company in Australia. In 1997 Ian and his wife Liz opened the specialty spice shop in the Sydney suburb of Rozelle, which bears the nickname Ian has had since school days… Herbie’s. Herbie is now enjoying sharing his extensive knowledge and experience with his customers at Herbie’s Spices. Herbie’s Spices was founded to fill a need in the community of cooks and food lovers who wanted to access hard-​to-​find herbs and spices, have access to reliable information and be assured of the very best quality available in the world.

Meet the Business Owner

Ian H.

Business Owner

Ian ‘Herbie’ Hemphill is an Australian foodie legend. He and his family have been educating us about spices and herbs for over 50 years. His latest book, The Spice and Herb Bible Third Edition, was published around the world in October 2014.

This expanded and completely revised new edition is the culmination of Ian Hemphill’s lifelong experience in the spice industry. He completely demystifies the art of combining herbs and spices and home cooks can meet and enjoy a world of flavours previously found only at internationally inspired restaurants. He provides the «inside story» based on his extensive experience in this ancient and stimulating industry.