Assam pepper is picked in the Brahmaputra river valleys, in North-East India.
It releases spicy yet refreshing notes with a zingy tang. Crush it roughly with a pestle and mortar and sprinkle over your winter vegetables, delicate fish or grilled meat.
Cubeb pepper, also known as the tailed pepper, which comes from Indonesia, is characterized by its slight spiciness and its subtle, yet bitter aromatic notes of clove. On its own or mixed with other peppers, use it to flavour your sweet and sour dishes, chutneys or fruit compotes.
Umeboshi plums, or Japanese apricots have a very distinct acidic taste. Sesame with Umeboshi plums will enchant your salads, seasonings or simply a bowl of rice. You can even just eat the seeds on their own they are so delicious !