About Us

The story of the Great American Spice Company starts long before the Internet was used as a means of commerce and packaged spices were delivered to your door.

Nearly 80 years ago, Lawrence & Marry Tippmann planted their roots in Fort Wayne, IN. A short time later, they celebrated the birth of what would be the first of their 16 children. That’s right, 16 children! Needless to say, a lot of time was spent in the garden and in the kitchen.

With limited financial resources, the best shot at producing a tasty meal came from a vast understanding of cooking with spices, herbs and other flavorings. As the children grew older, each of them had become very well versed in the kitchen and possessed a unique understanding of cooking with spices.

Fast forward 50 years from when most of the kids were out of the house and sure enough the 8^th son from that family bought out a struggling local spice company in February of 2008. After years of success in the foodservice equipment and storage industry, Vince Tippmann and his sons turned their attention to selling spices both online and in a brick and mortar store.

Today the Great American Spice Company prides itself on “Fresher Spices & Better Prices”, but it’s actually more than that. If you examine our spices alongside the spices you'd buy at a typical supermarket, you'd immediately recognize the vibrant color and stronger bouquet that makes ours better. Growing conditions change from season to season and can affect the appearance of spices, including the percentage of volatile oils, color and texture, which is why we constantly scan the global network of suppliers to bring you the highest quality spices at the best prices.

That’s our story! Give us a try today and see for yourself how our products and selection compare.