Pick Your Perfect Pepper

Savory, spicy, fruity, funky — pepper is so much more than what you find in your typical table-top shaker. Just like with vinegar or cooking oil, having a few different types of peppercorns on hand can be the key to cooking up different regional cuisines, or just a tasty shortcut to jazzing up your weeknight dinners.

We source five types of pepper — each one is unique and bursting with flavor — for your cooking pleasure. Differences in climate, terroir, cultivation techniques and processing make for the vast array of flavor that comes from this single plant.

Each pepper berry is made up of a single pepper seed enclosed by the pepper fruit and a very thin layer of skin. And get this — those "berries"? They were once tiny flowers that required individual raindrops for pollination.🤯

ROBUSTA BLACK PEPPERCORNS: The Everyday-But-Better Pepper

Earthy, savory, with a subtle spice, Robusta is the workhorse of our kitchens. Throw in a few  peppercorns when making stock or pickles, or grind it into your aromatics at the start of a sauté — this shapeshifter enhances almost any dish without overpowering it.

ZANZIBAR BLACK PEPPERCORNS: The Award-Winning Showstopper

Our award-winning Zanzibar Black Pepper is bright with notes of lemon zest, rich cacao and a spicy kick that makes it the highlight of any dish. We love it recipes where pepper is the star of the show, like cacio e pepe, grilling rubs or pepper-infused baked goods.

FERMENTED WHITE PEPPER:
The Umami Enhancer

Our Fermented White Pepper’s super-savory aroma comes from a fermentation process specific to Indonesia. The resulting pepper is savory, earthy and cheesy, perfect for Southeast Asian dishes. Our resident vegans recommend pairing it with nutritional yeast for a delicious non-dairy Parmesan substitute!

WILD TIMUR PEPPER:
The Tingly Adventure Pepper

Closely related to Sichuan peppercorns, Timur pepper is known for the tingling, buzzing sensation that it produces on the tongue. Essential in certain East Asian cuisines, its citrusy, zesty, herbal complexity and unique tactile experience can’t be replicated. It makes a welcome addition to meatballs and tofu stir-fries.

SALT & PEPPER COLLECTION

It's time for a salt and pepper upgrade. 3 jars of salt and 3 peppercorn grinders are beautifully packed and ship for free within the US. 

What's included in the Salt & Pepper Collection:

• Salina Crystal Salt (2.7 oz. glass jar)
• Black Lime & Chili Salt (3.0 oz. glass jar)
• Black Mineral Salt (2.5 oz. glass jar)
• Zanzibar Black Peppercorns (1.7 oz. glass grinder-top jar)
• Robusta Black Pepper (1.8 oz. glass grinder-top jar)
• Fermented White Pepper (2.0 oz. glass grinder-top jar)

WANT TO SEE OUR OTHER SPICE GUIDES? 

• Cinnamon Guide 
• Chili Guide