Grown on small plots by numerous independent farmers, these vanilla beans are fabulous and extremely rich in flavor.
Tasting notes: traditional deep creamy vanilla aroma with subtle hints of cocoa.
The real Ceylon cinnamon has several rolled layers of bark. This is the gourmet cinnamon. Once ground, use it in your biscuits, gingerbreads, couscous or simply sprinkle it over whipped cream and ice creams.
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.
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.
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.