Description
Cubebe pepper is obtained from berries, harvested before maturity, dried, and ground. You can consume it directly by chewing the berry. This small pepper grain grows mainly in Southwest India, between Sumatra, Java, or Borneo. Cubebe pepper, whose botanical name is Piper cubeba L., grows wild in the middle of the tropical forest. Cubeb pepper harvesting requires a lot of meticulousness and lasts about 1 month. It develops by winding around trees that can grow up to more than 10 meters high.
The aroma of cubeb pepper expresses smoky and fruity scents on a honeyed and fruity background, with hints of smoked tea and herbal infusion. Wrapped in delicate flavors of sweet spices and resin, it pairs perfectly with lobsters, Asian dishes, exotic fruit compote, or a chocolate/mint dessert. The aromatic imprints of this cubeb pepper are minty and slightly spicy. It pairs perfectly with chocolate mousse, exotic fruit compote, or a vegetable stir-fry.
