Szechuan berries were already renowned in ancient China. Their citrus yet spicy flavours are ideal with fish, foie gras, chocolate, strawberries and pineapple. Use lightly crushed just before serving.
This marvelous citrusy berry is hand-picked in the wild bushes growing above 1200m altitude in the peaceful Himalayan foothills. It reveals its powerful flavor complexity crushed or infused. Combining vibrant refreshing notes with suave fruity scents, this little jewel offers delicate grapefruit, jasmine, and bergamot accents. A wonderful fit with fish, scallops, asparagus, and desserts.
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.
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.