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.
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.
Harvested on the Malabar coast then smoked using beech wood. This strong pepper has smoky and woody notes. Crack roughly with a pestle and mortar. Try it with duck breast, salmon or grilled steak.
The Timur berry is a very precious rarity. The Timur berry is harvested by farmers in the Nepalese mountains and has unique lemony, vegetable yet woody aromas. Use cracked or infused in your dishes, it will spice up your shellfish, fish and chocolate desserts.
Essential in Japanese cuisine, Sansho berries will enliven your fish and meat dishes. Discover its explosive notes of lemon, mint, lemon grass and pepper which wondrously enhance duck dishes and fruit salads.
Use sparingly in all your dishes and desserts.