We ordered the 16-Jar Short tower to try our chalkboard labels on. Knowing that it would not come with the right spices or labels since we are big Indian and Mexican food fans, it would have made more sense to buy empty jars and fill with our own spices. But the compact tower caught our eye.
We were correct in that several of the spices we would not use, but the price, and especially the value even if we discarded all the spices, was worth more than what we paid for it.
I did find it odd that the Bay Leaves came all broken up in the jar. Who would do, or want that? When you use a bay leaf it is added to the sauce or gravy then fished out at the end. At least in all the cooking we do that is our method. But enough about the spices.
Here are some technical details of the display and containers. I could not find all these answers on the catalog page or in the questions so I thought others may appreciate the information:
Stainless steel rack is 5 inches square and 11 inches tall. It rotates about the center on a plastic piece with ball bearings. It spins easy and is strong enough to handle the spices you put in it. The unit will take up a space on your counter 8 1/2 inches in diameter because the jars stick out a bit, just know that if your counter or cabinet area is tight.
The jars are 3 1/2 inches tall and 1 3/4 inches in diameter. They have plastic tops and plastic shaker inserts that you can remove if needed. The black plastic tops are a softer plastic and are not brittle like the lids of some spice jars. The reason this is important is because you can take out the plastic shaker insert and tighten it down the jar. I twisted it on as tight as I could (with big hands) and could not get the threads to strip or the top to crack. This is not the norm in this size and price range for spice jars.
Whoever put the labels on, never put them in the same place, and they are not centered. Since the label is gloss black, and so is the top, unless it is way off (many are) you do not notice it from a few feet away.
Our use involved the Ziggyboard Brand labels and waterproof marker, so the labels on the jars were not important to us. We tried to remove them but they started to split in half with adhesive and paper on the top and the black label part we discarded. At that point we thought about soaking the tops in water overnight and cleaning them off completely. We did not, we just put on the Ziggyboard labels over the existing stickers.
Ziggyboard Chalkboard Spice Jar Labels Fit kamenstein, CS Household Glass Jars, and Other Style or Brand Jars and Include 18 Round Labels, 18 Rounded Rectangle Labels and Extra Fine White Chalk Marker
Since we were going to use some of the spices, we made labels with the waterproof marker that comes in the Ziggyboard kit. It has both the top round label and a label for the side of the jar. Especially helpful when you open two containers at the same time. Our kit was the Professional version, the 1/2 mm Chalk marker. It also comes in a 1mm version and would have worked fine with the size of the jar and label. I added a picture so you can see how they look in the rack. We lettered the stickers while they were on the sheet they come on. While you can do it after you put them on the jar or the cap, we find this easier.
The jars have a date code printed on the side. We covered that up with the side chalkboard labels in the Ziggyboard kit. Using table salt to measure we were able to put in 20 level teaspoons into each jar. We also put water in and found they hold 3.6 liquid ounces or 105ml of water. With tight tops, we submerged them, as shown in the photo, both with and without the plastic shaker top in water for 5 minutes. We did not have any leaks, showing that these jars are airtight.
Yeah, a spice rack is just one of those things that you have to have, but I pretty much don't like either the look of most spice racks or find that they just don't work well. This has a nice look to it, functions very well and takes up very little precious counter space.
Needed something with a very small footprint to fit inside a smaller cabinet above stove. This worked out perfectly and the swivel works flawlessly. The spices are all fresh and are sealed. However, it's made of flimsy metal, so don't expect a solid piece here. I dropped a bottle on the floor and the plastic cap shattered right off rendering it useless. Replaced it with a standard size spice jar and it works just fine. Durability is in question.
Arrived fast, packaged well. Spices were fresh and tasty. I'm interested to see how easy the replacement spice order will be but that won't be for a bit. I love the look of the rack as well.
EDITED 6-21-19: It has been a year since I ordered this and now I need refills on the spices. They have made it virtually impossible to complete the online registration. I emailed them per their website about not having the paperwork any longer and provided proof of my Amazon purchase. No problem there. They sent me a new registration code. IT DID NOT WORK. I emailed them again. They apologized and sent a NEW code.
IT DID NOT WORK! I am about to give up. At this point I'm too frustrated to keep trying and they do not have a phone number. I am very disappointed as the spices were a good quality and I only bought this because of the free refills.
Heavy duty with a sleek look on the counter. The 5-year supply of free spices is a wonderful bonus. I highly recommend this product.Kamenstein Heritage 16-Jar Revolving Countertop Spice Rack with Free Spice Refills for 5 Years
Feature Product
- FREE SPICE REFILLS FOR 5 YEARS: With purchase, this spice rack is eligible for 5 Years of Free Spice Refills of your choice; see packaging for more details
- SEALED FOR FRESHNESS IN THE USA: All spices and spice jars are filled and sealed for freshness in Kamenstein' s own FDA-approved and monitor facility in Winchendon, Massachusetts, U.S.A
- 16 PRE-FILL SPICE JARS ARE INCLUDED: This organizing spice rack comes with pre-filled glass spice jars; spice assortment may vary but can include basil, thyme, parsley, marjoram, garlic salt, coriander, rosemary, oregano, and more
- MODERN REVOLVING DISPLAY: The Kamenstein Spice Rack features a modern, stainless steel revolving design with a narrow profile, perfectly proportioned to fit into narrow spaces
- LABELS ON CAPS Each cap is clearly labeled for quick and easy identification of contents inside; spice jars feature sifter tops for light seasoning that can also be removed if measuring is needed
Description
This Kamenstein 16-Jar Heritage Spice Rack always puts the right spice at your fingertips, because it includes free spice refills for 5 years! This stainless steel revolving spice rack is designed to keep spices within easy reach while saving valuable counter space. Holds glass bottles keeping spices on display and each cap is clearly labeled for easy identification of individual spices. Comes filled with premium spices. All spices and spice jars are filled and sealed for freshness in Kamenstein's facility in Winchendon, Massachusetts, which is licensed and inspected by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Public Health, Division of Food & Drugs. This facility is inspected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Includes free spice refills for 5 years you pay only shipping and handling per order (Shipping prices: 1-10 bags $10.00, 11-20 bags $17.50, 21-30 bags $22.00, 31-45 bags $32.00, 46-60 bags $42.00 & 61-75 bags $52.00). Spices are packed due to availability at the time of packing. 16 Jar Heritage Spice Rack measures 7-1/8 inch high x 7-1/8 inch wide x 10-3/4 inch high.
My wife loved it , and free spices for 5 yrs, shipping and handling still comes out cheaper than going to Wally world or any other stores.
It arrived well packaged & has everything it advertised.
It has the spices I normally use so that it a plus.
The labels are just stickers & the container feels cheap but for the price it’s something I can live with.
From far away it looks great on my kitchen counter, it’s when you notice the details that you can tell it was $20 lol
Excited about getting this carousel as some of those spices I will not use I threw them out and relabeled them with a set of labeling stickers I ordered online and put my own spices in excited about getting this carousel as some of those spices I will not use I threw them out and re-labeled them with a set of labeling stickers I ordered online and put my own spices in Replacing the ones I threw out
I like the look and the fact that you can send in to receive refills at no charge, however several spices will not be or will rarely be used. I’m not saying there isn’t a good selection, but it would be nice to be able to pick and choose spices rather than whatever they send you.
Nicely built rack and bottles. But the choice of spices can be improved . . . those seasoning are generally nice but unforunately not of everyone's taste. Still secures a 5-star rating for the build quality though.
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