Do you have to make a booking for Spice Route?

The tasting venues are within easy walking distance from each other. No reservations are required as all tastings are offered on the 1st come, 1st served principal.

Who is the owner of Spice Route?

History. Charles Back, the owner of the estate as well as of Fairview, initiated his project Spice Route in 1997.

Why is it called the Spice Route?

The principal and most profitable goods they traded in were spices – giving the routes their name. As early as 2000 BC, spices such as cinnamon from Sri Lanka and cassia from China found their way along the Spice Routes to the Middle East.

Are dogs allowed at Spice Route?

They are open seven days a week. They have a wonderful play area, which makes it the perfect destination for families. They are dog-friendly. The beautiful lawns at Bertus Basson makes for the perfect picnic area.

What spices were in the spice trade?

The spice trade involved historical civilizations in Asia, Northeast Africa and Europe. Spices such as cinnamon, cassia, cardamom, ginger, pepper, nutmeg, star anise, clove and turmeric were known and used in antiquity and traded in the Eastern World.

What was traded on the spice route?

What is the oldest spice known to man?

Cinnamon
Cinnamon is an ancient spice that predates the recorded history of culinary applications of all spices. As such, it has been dubbed the “world’s oldest spice”, which may be a warranted title, knowing that because it was found to be included in Egyptian embalming recipes.

What is the difference between silk route and Spice Route?

These trade routes which connected the East and the West were known as the Silk Route and the Spice route . Silk Route was a land route while the Spice Route was through sea. These routes passed through different trade centres.

Are dogs allowed at root 44?

Root 44 Market, Stellenbosch. Tasha’s, Constantia. Yo! Meatball, Cape Town Central (dogs get a free meatball)

Is Blue Peter dog friendly?

Blue Peter Hotel Locals will agree your dog is always welcome at the Blue Peter. Whether you’re devouring one of the classic pizzas or enjoying a cold one while the sun sets, your dog will feel very at home at this venue. They will probably make a friend or two.

Which sea is used for spice trade route?

The sea trade was in the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. The sea route in the Red Sea was from Bab-el-Mandeb to Berenike, from there by land to the Nile, and then by boats to Alexandria. Luxury goods including Indian spices, ebony, silk and fine textiles were traded along the overland incense route.

When did the Spice Route end?

In 1387 Sultan Barsbay,(1422-1438) established control of Alexandria and a monopoly on luxury goods and the pricing of spices, then in 1429 he insisted the spice trade to Europe pass through Cairo before reaching Alexandria, effectively closing off the spice trade route from the Red Sea to Alexandria.