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SALTS OF THE WORLD TEST TUBE SET
$40.00
community voted (165 votes)
Salt of the Earth
It turns out that variety really is the spice of life, and that holds true even for salt. Foodies know there's more to this essential mineral than you can find in your average saltshaker, and that salt from around the world actually comes in an astonishing variety of colors, textures and flavors.
This set of exotic salts is a treat for both the eyes and the taste buds. Six varieties are held in corked test tubes, showing off their unique variations even when not in use. The set includes finely textured red salt from Hawaii, coarse smoked salt from Denmark, delicate pink salts from Pakistan and Australia, white salt formed from the ocean in El Salvador, and black, flakey salt from the island of Cyprus. Each tube is labeled with the salt's name and usage, whether for cooking, finishing or table use. The tubes come displayed in a stylish, contemporary rack hand-cut from reclaimed cedar by Brett Cramer in the USA. And once your salt runs out, add some flavor to your home decor by using the test tubes as a delightful bud vase. Test tubes also made in the USA, salts from around the world.
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- Item ID: 22106
- Materials: glass, salt, cork, cedar
- 8" L x 1.5 W x 8" H; tubes hold approx. 0.5 oz. to 1.3 oz.
- Care: Test tubes can be hand washed and reused. Wipe cedar rack clean with damp cloth.
Brett Cramer
Brett wasn't always the salty genius he is today. Until 2009, his mental power was focused on entrepreneurship in the tech industry. But that year, he decided to make a special holiday gift for his friends. Combining his love of gourmet cooking and his enjoyment of woodworking, he created a wooden base from scrap lumber to hold a row of test tubes, which he filled with exotic salts from around the world. The response from his friends was so positive, that he realized he had hit upon something wonderful. He refined his design and grew his homemade gift idea into a business that today offers 180 different kinds of salt from 30 different countries. See all creations.
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Q and A
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165 votes * 24 comments
Cassie, UncommonGoods Community Moderator
Candace is great at adding variety to our assortment, and this time she's found a fun variety in just one unique product! Would you love to add a little spice to your life with this new Salts of the World set?
Malorie
Vote: Thumbs up!
Absolutely love this! It reminds me of an alchemist.
Karen
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Classy presentation, and a great idea to unclude usage info (finishing vs. cooking) to make the most of the varieties.
Kim
Vote: Thumbs down!
Looks nice, but not sure what kind of cook if would give this to. Your average cook wouldn't need this, and a chef would need more particular ingredients for a recipe.
ann
Vote: Thumbs down!
Nice idea for gourmet cook. A little pricey for me
Jolayne
Vote: Thumbs up!
Who cares how often you use it?! Sometimes things are bought because of the pure satisfaction of how cute it is. I want it
Megan
Vote: Thumbs up!
I imagine it would be interesting to taste them.
Je
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I love exotic salts, but this is a little pricey for the amount
Deborah
Vote: Thumbs up!
A bit on the high side but it would be a great gift to introduce someone to the tastes of salt.
Kirsten
Vote: Thumbs up!
I love this, it would make a wonderful gift, although I think I'd need one for myself. How lovely!
Anne
Vote: Thumbs down!
Had a similiar product, but with spices, you have to refill the ones you used. Just a show piece, kitchen decor.
Danica
Vote: Thumbs up!
Such a cool idea! You get to sample six different gourmet varieties of salt, and it has such a nice presentation. A tad pricey at first glance, but it does come out to $5.84 a tube, and I'm sure a little bit goes a long way. Plus, you get the cute rack!
nancy
nice size to try the different flavors of the exotic salts. It is a little pricey.
Suzanne
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Seems expensive. I found a similar collection for $12.
susan
Vote: Thumbs up!
Great guest gift
Rachael
Vote: Thumbs down!
I've seen similar items with smaller footprints. This would be cumbersome to store.
Dick
Vote: Thumbs up!
Very good idea a way to try salts of the world without buying a whole jar and not like it.
Diane
Vote: Thumbs down!
I buy gourmet salts elsewhere for less
Izzy
Vote: Thumbs up!
i think this is really cool! Im a big science buff and my boyfriend loves to cook and test out different flavors...this would fit perfectly in our apartment :)
Katherine
I like it. The price is high but it is neat
Sue
Good gift for a foodie
Cynthia
Nice gift
Nancy
Love it!
ann
WHAT????