The $1.25 Dollar Tree Find So Good I Bought One of Each

I recently came across these beautifully packaged spice blend tins on social media while watching somebody's Dollar Tree haul. The branding really stood out. They looked expensive—more like the kind of thing I'd find at a specialty kitchen store.

Of course, I had to look them up, and I learned that they retail for $6.99 on the Just Spices website. Dollar Tree's price, on the other hand? Just $1.25! The price difference is so dramatic that I wondered if I'd misread it. Thankfully, I didn't. Dollar Tree is still holding strong with that $1.25 price tag.

I hadn't heard of the Just Spices brand before, but learned that they're a group of friends from Germany that aim to produce thoughtfully balanced spice blends in an effort to simplify cooking. Each tin comes pre-mixed with a thoughtful combination of spices, herbs, and seasonings, so you don't have to measure and mix from five different jars yourself.

Right now, the Dollar Tree is carrying four different varieties: the Mexican Allrounder, the Burger Allrounder, the Chicken Allrounder, and the Enchilada Seasoning. And, in case you're wondering, yes, I'm planning on picking up every blend. 

Why I'm Excited About the Just Spices Blends

I'm always up for a little shortcut in the flavor department, and using these all-in-one spice blends is a huge time-saver. As much as I love my neatly alphabetized spice rack—and even mixing my own blends—the reality is, I don't always have the time. It's nice to have a high-quality option that I can lean into.

On the busiest nights, when time is tight, having to measure out separate amounts of cumin, chili, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper for tacos makes all the difference between making tacos and ordering in. Spice blends like these make everyday cooking much easier by taking the guesswork out of it.

If you struggle with space in your kitchen, keeping blends on hand can help reduce pantry clutter (one tin replaces five or six separate spices). And if you have picky eaters who like things just so, blends also make sure your food tastes the same every time.

I also can't help but (re)highlight the 80% discount, which is a significant selling point here. I could buy all four varieties for $5, which, if you're doing the math, is less than the cost of a single tin at the regular price.

But what makes this find even more exciting to me is the quality. From what I've read, they're from a well-regarded brand that specializes in spice combinations. And I won't lie—I'm a sucker for that premium packaging.

Tips for Using Spice Blends In Your Cooking

These blends are versatile enough to use across multiple dishes. The Burger Allrounder, for example, (with pink crystal salt, onion, tomato, paprika, black garlic, black pepper, smoked chipotle chili, and mustard seed) sounds incredible mixed directly into ground beef. I also plan to sprinkle it on roasted potatoes and use it as a steak rub.

The Enchilada Seasoning (which contains garlic, tomato, sea salt, chili peppers, parsley, onion, black pepper, and oregano) sounds great for enchiladas, of course. But I'm curious to see if it works stirred into a chili-style pasta sauce or brushed on pita chips.

With more experimenting in mind, I could see myself whisking a spoonful of my favorite blend into mayo and sour cream (or even plain Greek yogurt) for a quick 30-second dip for sweet potato fries or a side sauce for sheet-pan sausage and peppers.

These Just Spices tins are another Dollar Tree hidden gem—affordable, clever, and genuinely helpful. I'll definitely be buying all four. I love it when a Dollar Tree find goes beyond just saving me money. In this case, it will also make cooking easier and much more fun. I'll eat to that!

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