NewIntensity 4/5 · Heat 1/5
Open the jar and it smells like grapefruit peel. People genuinely do not believe it is a peppercorn until they try it.
Velora House
SICHUAN
Pepper Husks · whole
Sichuan style, China · Prototype provenance, unverified
Lemon peel and pine, then the famous tingling numbness that makes chilli heat feel wider and rounder.
Aroma
Citrus • Floral • Fresh
Flavour
Numbing • Lemon • Green
Intensity
Heat
45g
£14
1
Best with
NoodlesPorkChickenChilli dishes
Format
whole
Category
Pepper
Cuisine
Asian
Compare pepper
Side by side.
| Spice | Aroma | Intensity | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sichuan | Citrus • Floral • Fresh | 4/5 | 45g | £14 |
| Tellicherry | Citrus • Pine • Warm Wood | 4/5 | 75g | £16 |
| Kampot | Floral • Mineral • Warm Spice | 3/5 | 70g | £19 |
| Sarawak | Earth • Fermentation • Gentle Heat | 3/5 | 65g | £17 |
Origin · China
Numbing citrus husks.
Only the outer husk is used. It delivers citrus aroma and the tingling má sensation that defines much of Sichuan cooking.
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