Tag: Black Pepper

  • Black Pepper History and Uses: Piper nigrum

    Black Pepper History and Uses: Piper nigrum

    Black pepper is familiar enough to disappear into the background, but freshly crushed peppercorns have a complex aroma as well as heat. The spice is the fruit of Piper nigrum, a tropical climbing plant. Black, green, and white peppercorns can come from this same species, with different harvesting and processing methods. Read more