The mortar magician: How Werner Zeller brings spices to life!

The mortar magician: How Werner Zeller brings spices to life!

Blumberg, Deutschland - Werner Zeller, a passionate spice sommelier from Blumberg, has established itself as a real ambassador for the world of flavors! With his favorite kitchen utensil, a mortar, he shows how important it is to grind spices freshly in order to develop their full variety of flavors. The 56-year-old, who completed his training as a sales butcher in the old Gottlieb market in Blumberg, passed the exam for the official spice sommelier in July 2024 and is now part of an exclusive group of only 160 certified graduates in Germany Experience and enjoy spices

In his secondary business "My Guschto", Zeller offers special spice evenings in private households. Here he conveys his extensive knowledge of flavors and their combinations. Equipped with a variety of spices and mortars, he encourages his participants to create their own mixtures and take them home. "The food is much more than just a necessity," emphasizes Zeller and wants to raise awareness of good food. With a selection of spices such as ginger, turmeric, cardamom and many others, it ensures a real taste experience.

His passion for spices also shows in his creative tips on how to enhance everyday dishes. For example, he recommends refining cut fruit with sharp chilli flakes and lemon juice in order to create a unique taste experience. Zeller, who is also known in Blumberg under the nickname "Hypo", not only brings knowledge, but also humor in his events, which always ensure aromatic entertainment. His appearances at Blumberger Fastnacht are legendary and give the event a special spice.