Whereas ordinary peppercorns grow on vines, Sichuan peppers are berries of the prickly-ash tree and part of the citrus family. They come in red and green varieties; the red has an earthily floral ...

Whether you’re reaching for green, white, or black peppercorns, this ingredient is incredibly complex, bursting with flavors that can range from bright and lemony to deeply nutty. When used with ...

Sichuan (also transliterated into English as “Szechuan”) cuisine is known for its bold, fiery flavors that come from the liberal use of chiles, Sichuan peppercorns, doubanjiang (a fermented ...

To best enjoy black pepper’s—or any pepper’s—piney, woody flavor and subtle heat, buy whole peppercorns and grind them immediately before sprinkling in or on your food. Pre-ground pepper ...

Even though the pandemic feels far behind us, the spice trade is still dealing with its aftereffects. According to U.S.-based ...

Such was the demand that it even began selling 2-ounce jars of the peppercorns, which are also available for $9.50 through the Zingerman’s website. He even named his black-and-white corgi Pepper.

We can trace monetary exchange in the Berkshires from wampum belts to peppercorns to pounds and shillings to dollars and cents to cryptocurrency. Peppercorns? I first encountered them in researching ...