It seems you’re always chasing down some precious gem for someone who takes pride in their well-stocked pantry. There’s a good chance the foodie in your life already has every curry blend on the planet, so this year you can present the mysterious Roman blend Apicius, or the rare Zapotec Mole Negro Spice Kit, or even the Chilean smoked chile blend Merken. A refined Grand Cru Pepper trio or the unique Yupanqui black pepper are also good options. When in doubt, go for the truly hard-to-find American Prickly Ash Pepper or Peruvian Cocoa Beans- both near-sure bets.