Gustus Vitae, Gourmet Spice, Smoked Spanish Paprika, 1.6 oz (45 g)Magnetic Base The Taste of Life Gourmet Spice Hand Crafted Non GMO Project Verified Quality Above All While it's celebrated internationally, paprika as we know it today has its roots in two countries: Hungary and Spain. While drying is the main method of preservation in both countries, there are differences in the variety of the pepper used, and in the technique utilized, with the Spanish variety almost always smoked over a longer period of time.