The berries for black peppercorns are picked from the vine just before they ripen and turn red. As they dry, the berries turn black. These whole Tellicherry peppercorns from India have a full, robust flavor that’s almost fruity. Its mellow complexity makes it a wonderful all-purpose pepper in your kitchen. This high-grade pepper, also known as Tellicherry Garbled Extra Bold, is a favorite with chefs and home cooks who are looking to incorporate spices from India.
I am of the opinion that as a culture we don't use enough pepper. I buy these peppercorns by the 16oz size and keep a small container of ground pepper by the stove at all times. I know I'm not supposed to grind in advance of use, but I like being able to add it to soups or stock by the scoop. The aroma from these peppercorns when ground are absolutely intense.
These are SO good! They have such a nice flavor and color and don’t irritate your nose easily. I use these in everything since they’re so versatile. If you are going to have any one peppercorn on your shelf it should be these.
What can I say, high quality peppercorns, with super flavor. This is by far the most often re-ordered product for me- glad to see the free shipping policy on the flat-packs.
One Christmas I purchased more than forty jars of ground Tellicherry pepper as gifts for my relatives and friends. Many recipients told me how wonderful and fresh the pepper was. I use it all the time myself.
These were good peppercorns, and I enjoyed them, but feel that they were middle-of-the-road. I've had better, and I've had worse. Recommended, but not enthusiastically.
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