COMING SOON! Palawa Kipli Native 9-Spice Blend

LAUNCHING NAIDOC WEEK 2026

Nine Nations. One Country. One Spice.

Native 9-Spice is a native seasoning blend for everyday cooking, made in collaboration between Zea and Palawa Kipli.

Palawa Kipli is a 100% Aboriginal owned and operated business in Lutruwita (Tasmania). Their work is rooted in native foods and cultural food practices, sharing the tastes of Country, running bush food tours and experiences, and bringing the Palawa community together. Native 9-Spice is their first packaged product, and the first Aboriginal-owned bush spice blend made in Lutruwita.

Zea has worked alongside Palawa Kipli to bring Native 9-Spice to life, supporting the development, production and launch of their first packaged product. The blend creates a sustainable new revenue stream for Palawa Kipli, helping support their ongoing work in native foods, cultural experiences and community connection. All profits from this jar go directly to Palawa Kipli.

At its heart is one idea: nine native ingredients, each one chosen to honour and represent one of the nine Palawa Nations of Lutruwita (Tasmania) before invasion, celebrating cultural strength, continuity, and connection to Country through native ingredients.

Every ingredient carries meaning. Together they hold the nine Nations of this island in one blend, a way to remember, to honour, and to keep telling the story.

These nine native ingredients come from across the island, from the salt of the coast to the herbs of the bush. The result is a rich, warm, aromatic seasoning that lifts meat, seafood and vegetables, and brings a little of Country to the everyday table.

The Story

Before invasion, Lutruwita was made up of many thriving Nations, each with their own language, knowledge, and relationship to Country. Native 9-Spice honours that diversity, bringing together flavours inspired by those nine Nations into one powerful blend.

✓ 100% locally sourced ingredients ✓ No additives, fillers or processing ✓ Tasmanian Aboriginal ingredients

Kunzea (tinputina), Pepperberry (tapu), Wattleseed (wurayni), Salt Bush (taytina), Lutruwita Kelp (rikawa), Lutruwita Sea Salt, River Mint, Sea Parsley, Round Leaf Mint Bush Made in Australia from 100% Australian ingredients.

Use as a dry rub, seasoning, or finishing spice. Generously apply to meat or fish before cooking. Toss through roasted vegetables or add a pinch to olive oil for a native-infused dipping experience. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Best used within 12 months of opening.