Peppercorn Spice

Peppercorn is one of the most common and known spice around the world.

But did you know that peppercorn grow on the flowering vine? And most commonly in parts of India?

We all know the most popular pepper which is black. Black pepper is an unripe fruit, that is dried on the sun and then fermented. It is one of the strongest, most spicy of all the peppers.

Black pepper

We also have Green Pepper that is also an unripe fruit, however they do not let it dry on the sun but instead they dry it in the low temperature. It can be then marinated in brine or vinegar. It is one of the most delicate pepper.

Green Pepper

Another popular pepper is White Pepper. But this one comparing to the other two is ripe fruit, that after collecting it is being left in the water for a while and then they are taking the first layer off and then dry until white. This pepper is known for the intense aroma with more delicate spice then the black pepper.

White pepper

One of the last one is Red Pepper. This pepper is also ripe one. There is no peeling first layer, those fruits are added and marinated in brine or salty water. Ver similar taste to the green pepper.

Red Pepper

There is also loads of other variations of the pepper. They are usually a mix of the black or white pepper with some lemon juice to make a Lemon Pepper (perfect for fish) or some mix of herbs and pepper - Herbs Pepper (great for salads).