Z Sistas Flavor Lab

This smoky, mildly spicy Peruvian chili paste adds rich depth and color to grilled meats and marinades. Think of it as a flavor cheat code — one spoon, and you're in Lima.

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For lime-kissed watermelon or red drinks with a kick, this chili-lime blend always hits.

✨ Chinese Five-Spice Powder

• Complex and warming. Zola loves it in glazes, marinades, or remixing fusion dishes.

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• Bold, fragrant, and fiery. Adds heat and heart to lentils, veggies, or grilled meats.

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• Diaspora flavor unlocked. Ziya uses it to level up rice, beans, and plantains.

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 • Fermented, sweet, spicy, and umami-rich, a must for marinades, glazes, and bold sauces
• Zola-approved: this tub goes the distance in both flavor and shelf life
• Z Sistas Flavor Tip: Ziya uses it for Sweet Heat Wings — air-fried, glazed, and sesame-finished

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• A finishing move with flair. Sprinkle on sauces, wings, or spicy slaw for that extra hit.

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• A Louisiana-born classic. Perfect for burgers, wedges, and slaw, Zola uses this like salt.

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• Adds smoky depth and a touch of sweet earthiness. Great for wings, veggies, or glazes.

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• Clean, organic, and small-batch, this trio hits every base for bold, soulful seasoning.
• Garlic and onion build your flavor foundation, while ginger brings that fusion twist.
• Zola swears by this one when she’s remixing Caribbean, Thai, and Afro-Asian recipes on the fly.

🌍 Z Sistas Flavor Tip:
Ginger + garlic = instant global flavor starter. Use all 3 to kick off a marinade, glaze, or stir-fry that travels from the pan to the passport.

• Cajun spice with serious bite — this blend turns your pot into a spice-drenched inferno.
• Not for the faint of tongue. Toss it in and watch your seafood soak up that fire.

Z Sistas Flavor Tip: Want “lip-tingle level” heat? Add a second shake while simmering.

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Made of food‑grade silicone, compact folds flat (just over 1″), durable, leak‑resistant, and dishwasher‑safe
• Perfect for sorbet, snacks, or sauces on‑the‑go.
🌍 Z Sistas Flavor Tip: Ziya dives into sorbet with a mint garnish in one of these and calls it “dessert diplomacy.”

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• Cordless and USB-C rechargeable — perfect for flavor on the fly. • Leak-proof 18 oz cup makes sorbet sessions clean and easy. • Zola keeps this one in her backpack for “blend-anywhere” moments.

🌍 Z Sistas Flavor Tip: Whip up this watermelon sorbet after a long day on the road — no outlet, no problem.

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•Dual-probe design lets you track temps from the pot or the grill

•500-foot wireless range so you can monitor without hovering

• Preset USDA-approved temps for beef, seafood, poultry, and more

• Z Sistas Flavor Tip: Use this during boils to nail perfect seafood timing — no mushy shrimp or rubbery crab allowed

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• Clean, quick slices every time — no mess, no blade wrestling
• BPA-free with an ergonomic handle that even Ziya trusts not to ruin her mani
• Z Sistas Flavor Tip: Use chilled watermelon wedges as a post-boil cooldown

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“Because flavor follows ratios — most of the time.”
Ziya says precision is key when you’re mixing sweet with heat. This set helps you keep it balanced.

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• Lightweight but durable steel with a non-stick finish that actually earns the name
• Perfectly even bakes — whether you’re layering up Ziya’s lemon drop cake or dropping cornbread rounds for the boil
• Stackable, easy to clean, and sturdy enough to pass the “accidental elbow bump” test
• Z Sistas Flavor Tip: Grease 'em up, drop parchment, and you’ll never fear cake cracks again

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“Because chopping garlic shouldn’t feel like cardio.”
Zola says it’s the only Zoom meeting she enjoys. Fast, clean, and oddly satisfying.

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“Chop like a Zista.”

Zola’s go-to for slicing onions, peppers, and everything in between with flavor-first precision.

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“Spice up your counter with a little Zista flair.”

Ziya organizes her smoked paprika, cumin, and curry blends like a pro chef.

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• Pre-seasoned, American-made, and built like a flavor tank — this is the pan for anything worth searing
• Works on the stove, in the oven, over the grill, or straight into the campfire without flinching
• That red silicone sleeve keeps your hands safe without killing the vibe
• Z Sistas Flavor Tip: Use it for cornbread with a crunchy crust or for frying up boil-side sausage and garlic butter shrimp

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“Cold-pressed goodness without the wait.”

Ziya uses this to juice beets, ginger, and apples after a long flavor hunt.

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• Mild, fruity smoke, perfect for seafood, pork, and even corn
• Works with gas or charcoal grills (and foil pouches if you're DIY'ing it)
• Zola adds a handful when pre-grilling sausage or corn before the boil

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• Classic BBQ flavor starts here — smoky, juicy, and flame-kissed the way it should be
• Built-in lid thermometer, ash catcher, and that iconic dome for even heat circulation
• Backyard-tested, boil-side approved, and Juneteenth-certified 🔥
• Z Sistas Flavor Tip: Perfect for grilling sausage, charring corn, or pre-smoking your boil ingredients before they hit the pot

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“Your passport to medium-rare perfection.”
Zola: “Nobody’s got time for dry chicken. This keeps your heat game tight and right.”

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