A single tin or blend is the perfect passport - each one delivers a whole region's flavor without asking anyone to restock their spice rack. Here are some favorites for armchair travelers:

• Baharat Blend Tin - a Middle Eastern all-purpose blend that works on almost anything
• Smoky Cajun Seasoning Tin - bold Louisiana flavor in one jar
• Pistachio Duqqah (Dukkah) - Limited Edition - an Egyptian nut-and-spice blend, great for dipping bread or topping veggies
• Sal de Gusano (Oaxacan Salt with Agave Worm) - a conversation-starting Oaxacan salt for cocktails or micheladas
• Indian Black Salt (kalak namak, Himalayan black salt) Tin - a distinctive single-ingredient way to bring South Asian flavor to eggs or drinks

Each comes in a reusable tin or jar, so the gift keeps giving even after the spices are gone.