Artisanal Teas & Stone-Ground Spices in Portland

Bruschetta Seasoning

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$6 $12 In stock

Reach for this blend when you want the taste of fresh bruschetta without chopping a thing. Built on real tomato flakes with garlic, onion, basil, oregano, and parsley, it turns a bowl of olive oil into an instant topping for toasted bread, or a fast route to Italian flavor anywhere you need it. Stir it into olive oil and spoon it over grilled bread, toss it with warm pasta, fold it into softened butter, sprinkle it over roasted vegetables, or mix it into ground meat for meatballs.

The tomato is what sets it apart: most "Italian seasoning" is just dried herbs, while this leads with tomato for a rounder, savory-sweet base that actually tastes like the dish it is named for. We stone-grind and blend it fresh in small batches so the herbs stay green and aromatic rather than dusty.

Stone-ground, packed fresh. Contains sea salt. No sugar or fillers.

How do I make quick bruschetta with it?
Stir a spoonful into good olive oil and let it sit for ten to fifteen minutes so the tomato and herbs rehydrate and the flavors open up. Spoon it over slices of toasted or grilled bread, ideally rubbed with a cut clove of garlic first. For a fresher version, fold the oil mixture through chopped fresh tomatoes before topping the bread.

Do I need to add salt?
No, sea salt is already in the blend, so taste before adding more. That makes it ready to use straight from the jar in most dishes; adjust only if a recipe runs large or you like things saltier.

What else can I use it on besides bread?
It is an all-purpose Italian seasoning. Toss it with hot pasta and olive oil for a fast sauce, stir it into soups and tomato sauces, mix it into ground beef or turkey for burgers and meatballs, sprinkle it over roasted vegetables or potatoes, or blend it into softened butter for garlic bread.

How should I store it to keep it fresh?
Keep it in a sealed jar away from heat, light, and the steam of the stove. Because it contains real tomato and fresh-ground herbs, a dry, airtight container protects both the color and the aroma. Spoon from a dry spoon to avoid introducing moisture.

Is it spicy?
Only gently. There is a little red pepper flake and black pepper for warmth, but it sits well back behind the tomato and herbs. It reads savory and aromatic rather than hot.

Customer Reviews (4.5 / 5 · 2 reviews)

Claire ★★★★★

The tomato flakes are the real deal—they soften up in the olive oil and give it that fresh, chunky texture without any prep work. I've made two batches this week just for dipping bread, and it's honestly replaced my usual store-bought mix entirely.

Sophia ★★★★☆

It’s nice to have a jar of this on hand for a quick appetizer when company drops by—the real tomato flakes give it that fresh, chunky feel. I just mixed a couple spoonfuls into olive oil and let it sit for ten minutes. Only wish the garlic came through a bit stronger.