Spice

Spice was slang for a mind-altering drug. Varieties included ryl and the strongest (and most expensive), glitterstim. The planet Kessel was rich with these spices, which were harvested from dangerous mines, at one point in history by slave labor. The Galactic Empire attempted to keep a tight rein on the circulation of the various forms of spice, making it a frequent item for smuggling. It must be noted though, that not every form of spice is addictive, or even illegal.

In 194 BBY, the term "spice" gained widespread use.1