Spice & Drink: Mix your own spices at Pfefferberg Berlin
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What to expect
- 3 own spice blends
- Special drinks for the workshop
- Discover rare spices
- No previous experience required
About this class
What you’ll do in the class
Arrive & greet
You arrive, you see the numbered spice jars, the colors, the materials from afar — and you immediately feel that something special is happening here. We greet you, briefly explain the process and take away the uncertainty: Here you can try things out, mistakes are allowed, everyone joins in — regardless of whether you are a professional chef or a complete beginner.
Introduction to the spice world
Before you start mixing, we'll show you that spices are not a random collection, but follow a clear system — our proprietary Spice Method. Don't worry: We won't throw technical terms at you. First, you'll want to get started right away.
Round 1 — Safety (approx. 30 min.)
You start with a fixed recipe requirement. You don't have to make your own decisions here — follow the instructions step by step and mix your first own spice creation. After this round, you have your first sense of success: “I can do that!”
Round 2 — Understanding (approx. 30 min.)
Now it's getting exciting: We'll introduce you to the dominance model, the core of our method. Each spice has a fixed position — recognizable by numbers and colors:
- 🔵 Blue = basic spices (the foundation)
- 🟢 Green = team player (connect and harmonize)
- 🔴 Red = top notes (the accent, deliberately dosed)
- 🟠 Orange = special spices (out of the box)
You now understand why certain spices work together — and others don't. Not by heart, but real understanding.
Round 3 — Freestyle (approx. 30 min.)
It's your turn now. With your new knowledge, you choose your spices yourself, combine them to suit your taste and develop your very own individual blend. You exchange ideas with other participants, smell their results, compare — and in the end, you've created something that doesn't exist anywhere else.
The conclusion
Your finished mix comes in your own tin — ready for the way home. The workshop doesn't really end here: It continues in your kitchen every time you use your mix.
What is included in the class?
- How to mix spices instructions
- Three homemade spice blends
- Insights into spices from around the world
- Special drinks during the workshop
What to bring to the class
- You don't have to bring anything
- Curiosity about new flavors and enjoyment
Who is the class suitable for?
- For everyone who loves spices, aromas and special moments of pleasure
- Ideal for groups of friends, teams and curious food fans
The Spice Workshop
I'm Patrick Hahnel, founder of The Spice Workshop. With the Spice Method, you understand spices instead of just using them: In three rounds, you smell, mix and compare until you have developed your own individual spice mix. No previous knowledge required — just curiosity.
