8-GREAT SEA SALTS COLLECTION - $58

Eight great, hand-harvested sea salts from around the world by SALT TRADERS*  exclusively for 8knots, in a tower of individual salt cellars + a tiny spoon with which  to take salt at the table, hand carved from ethically sourced mother-of-pearl seashell. 

FLEUR de SEL [10 grams] 
The queen of salts. To harvest this precious sea salt from pristine salt ponds in France, conditions need to be just right. The sun, air temperature, and wind align to evaporate  the water's surface and the crystals form. FLEUR de SEL has a moist, crunchy texture  with a nuanced and delicate flavor of sea and minerals. Use as a finishing salt on  everything — leafy green salads, grilled meats and fish, an omelette, french fries and  warm chocolate soufflé. 

BOLIVIAN ROSE [16 grams] 
Lovely soft pink color, mild-flavored, rare Bolivian Rose Sea Salt is mined by hand from  ancient salt deposits within the Andes mountains in Bolivia. A wonderful everyday or  finishing salt. 

CHERRY WOOD SMOKED [12 grams] 
Pure sea salt is slowly smoked over cherry wood. The resulting salt is medium grain  and dry in texture with a lovely light smoky fragrance and taste. Adds a touch of  crunch when used as a finishing salt or works very well in cooking, marinades or rubs. Drop a grain or two into your next glass of ale or dark rum cocktail. 

CORNISH [12 grams] 
Known for its purity, Cornish Sea Salt is harvested from the turquoise waters off Cornwall's Lizard Peninsula. Firm-textured with a sturdy crunch and a clean, well balanced taste. Pure and unrefined, it retains 60+ minerals, which are healthy and  contribute to its complex flavor. 

CYPRUS BLACK DIAMOND [10 grams] 
Harvested from the Mediterranean Sea off the Cypriot coast. Unique and exotic large  black pyramid-shaped flakes with activated charcoal. Best used as a finishing/garnish  salt to accentuate flavor and enhance the look of your dish. Add dramatic color to  white-fleshed fish, deviled eggs and sweet potato fries. 

HAWAIIAN RED ALAEA [16 grams] 
Pleasantly crunchy texture and earthy flavor. Mineral-rich Red Alaea volcanic clay  gives this Hawaiian staple sea salt its unique pink-russet color. It is the traditional and  authentic salt seasoning used in native Hawaiian dishes such as Kālua Pig and Poke. An awesome everyday table salt, Red Alaea is also great for use in roasting or curing  meats and seafood. It pairs especially well as seasoning for lightly smoked salmon. Sprinkle it on fresh pineapple or enjoy a Piña Colada rimmed with glistening rose colored Alaea sea salt. 

HAWAIIAN KONA [12 grams] 
Kona Deep Water Sea Salt is made by a unique, innovative method. Pure sea water  travels from fathoms below the ocean surface to greenhouses where it dries under the  Hawaiian sun. The resulting salt is moist, pure white, medium grain, flaky crystals with rich mineral flavor. 

HAWAIIAN BLACK LAVA [16 grams] 
Combines crunchy texture, a subtle smoky taste and dramatic color. Harvested from  Pacific waters using traditional methods of solar evaporation, allowing the salt  crystals to form while leaving healthy trace minerals intact. The salt obtains its ‘Black Lava’ coloring from added, activated charcoal — a natural antitoxin & digestive aid. Best used as a finishing salt. Sprinkle on sushi, scallops, avocado toast, fruits and  deserts. Makes a gorgeous salt-rim on a Mango Margarita. 

*Didi Davis is a chef, food writer, teacher, and owner of Salt Traders LLC specializing in  culinary sea salts, peppercorns and spice blends