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.
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.
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.
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.
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.