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La Maison du Curcuma

Plaine des Grègues, Saint-Joseph / Réunion / Online

Safran péi — Réunion's golden turmeric — and Creole spices

What you’ll find

What La Maison du Curcuma is known for

Four generations of one family have farmed the Plaine des Grègues for safran péi, Réunion's golden curcuma, milled alongside spices, vinegars, essential oils and jams from the same slopes. Guided tastings on site; an online shop carries the warmth home.