Timiz pepper releases intense aromas of tobacco and resin. It will enliven your chicken liver terrines, fresh goat’s cheese with olive oil and fresh herbs, and bitter chocolate desserts.
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.
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.
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.
Bergamot is the fruit of the bergamot tree, with an appearance similar to that of a green orange. Very practical in powder, it can be added as a topping on your cheesecakes, panacottas or yogurts. It will also enhance your sorbets and madeleines!