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The Zion Collection / October 1, 2004
Close your eyes. Take a bite. Imagine a place with no worries… no stress… full of love and music and passion. Where you wake and take in the humid, salty air that is so pure and cleansing. Breathtaking views of crystal blue water and white sand beaches stretch as far as the eye can see. Feel the warm sand between your toes and the cool water wash over your tanned ankles. Hear the children call out to you as they walk down the beach selling fresh mango and papaya. The palms rustle and in the distance you hear the faint beat of the drums of a reggae band. The island lives and breathes rhythm… and in the air you can feel the spirit of the great Bob Marley. Feel the peace of your tranquil soul and let your troubles subside.
The Zion collection was created in celebration of the island of Jamaica, its fascinating blend of cultures, Rastafarianism and reggae. Jamaican inhabitants came from around the globe, bringing with them cooking techniques, flavors and the spices of their homelands. Blending this with the bountiful harvest of the tropical island brought forth some of the most flavorful cuisine in the Caribbean. These are the flavors which inspire the Zion collection… Jamaican allspice, with its essence of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove, is used in jerk seasonings, sauces and curries. The sorrel flower, brought from India, blooms in December in deep red shades. This 'flor de Jamaica' makes their traditional holiday beverage and is slightly tart in flavor. Appleton Rum, the world's oldest rum, has always been a key part of Jamaican culture. Its influences flow powerfully through traditional Jamaican medicine, ritual and everyday life. Sugarcane, from acres of fields that lie in the shadows of the great Blue Mountains. The flavors of this collection are each reminiscent of the many sacred treasures the island has to offer.
Discover 5 tastes of Jamaica…
Rasta - Jamaican sorrel + fresh ginger + nutmeg + mango + white chocolate + hibiscus flower The Rastafarian movement was born in Jamaica in 1930 with the news of the crowning of Ras Tafari, Haile Selassie as the King of Ethiopia. The Rastafarian religion is loosely organized but adheres to basic life principles expressed through natural and positive means. Rastafarians live off the land and are mostly vegetarians, wear their hair in dreadlocks and speak in a language tailored for unique self expression, modified to highlight the positive. Lion - calabaza (a sweet, pumpkin like squash) + allspice berry + dark chocolate + organic pumpkin seed Haile Selassie hailed from Ethiopia and was considered to be the messiah sent to liberate the Black people. For this reason, Ethiopia is viewed by many Rastas as the promised land of Zion, where Black people exiled from Western countries can return to this homeland. Rastas believe they are the lost tribe of the 12 descendants of Israel.
Kaya -hemp seed nuts + milk chocolate Ganga, collie, or kaya: a holy herb given to the Rastafarian people to help pass the time in Babylon until they are able to reach Zion. Hemp seeds, originating from the ganga tree, are filled with antioxidants and provide many essential fatty acids. These seeds are one of the oldest foods known to mankind.
I-tal - Blue Mountain™ coffee + organic fresh coconut + dark chocolate
"I-tal" is Rastafarian for "Vital." In the Rastafarian language the letter "I" is of utmost importance; it often replaces the first syllable of valued words, such as "I-manity" (humanity). Another widely used term is "I and I," referring both to oneself and to the divinity of God (Jah) carried within the individual. Thus "I and I" represents both a person's individuality and the importance of Jah.
Zion
tamarind (sour, lemon-esque flavor) + scotch bonnet (a spicy Jamaican pepper) + dark chocolate + cocoa nibs Rastas view Zion as more than just a physical place. It is a state of being, a living reality which one perpetually strives for but few reach. Until then let's just listen to the Reggae music and live it easy.
9 piece box, $27 16 piece box, $41
The Zion collection was created in celebration of the island of Jamaica, its fascinating blend of cultures, Rastafarianism and reggae. Jamaican inhabitants came from around the globe, bringing with them cooking techniques, flavors and the spices of their homelands. Blending this with the bountiful harvest of the tropical island brought forth some of the most flavorful cuisine in the Caribbean. These are the flavors which inspire the Zion collection… Jamaican allspice, with its essence of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove, is used in jerk seasonings, sauces and curries. The sorrel flower, brought from India, blooms in December in deep red shades. This 'flor de Jamaica' makes their traditional holiday beverage and is slightly tart in flavor. Appleton Rum, the world's oldest rum, has always been a key part of Jamaican culture. Its influences flow powerfully through traditional Jamaican medicine, ritual and everyday life. Sugarcane, from acres of fields that lie in the shadows of the great Blue Mountains. The flavors of this collection are each reminiscent of the many sacred treasures the island has to offer.
Discover 5 tastes of Jamaica…
Rasta - Jamaican sorrel + fresh ginger + nutmeg + mango + white chocolate + hibiscus flower The Rastafarian movement was born in Jamaica in 1930 with the news of the crowning of Ras Tafari, Haile Selassie as the King of Ethiopia. The Rastafarian religion is loosely organized but adheres to basic life principles expressed through natural and positive means. Rastafarians live off the land and are mostly vegetarians, wear their hair in dreadlocks and speak in a language tailored for unique self expression, modified to highlight the positive. Lion - calabaza (a sweet, pumpkin like squash) + allspice berry + dark chocolate + organic pumpkin seed Haile Selassie hailed from Ethiopia and was considered to be the messiah sent to liberate the Black people. For this reason, Ethiopia is viewed by many Rastas as the promised land of Zion, where Black people exiled from Western countries can return to this homeland. Rastas believe they are the lost tribe of the 12 descendants of Israel.
Kaya -hemp seed nuts + milk chocolate Ganga, collie, or kaya: a holy herb given to the Rastafarian people to help pass the time in Babylon until they are able to reach Zion. Hemp seeds, originating from the ganga tree, are filled with antioxidants and provide many essential fatty acids. These seeds are one of the oldest foods known to mankind.
I-tal - Blue Mountain™ coffee + organic fresh coconut + dark chocolate
"I-tal" is Rastafarian for "Vital." In the Rastafarian language the letter "I" is of utmost importance; it often replaces the first syllable of valued words, such as "I-manity" (humanity). Another widely used term is "I and I," referring both to oneself and to the divinity of God (Jah) carried within the individual. Thus "I and I" represents both a person's individuality and the importance of Jah.
Zion
tamarind (sour, lemon-esque flavor) + scotch bonnet (a spicy Jamaican pepper) + dark chocolate + cocoa nibs Rastas view Zion as more than just a physical place. It is a state of being, a living reality which one perpetually strives for but few reach. Until then let's just listen to the Reggae music and live it easy.
9 piece box, $27 16 piece box, $41
