Pepper Jar

In this blend, we have tried to capture the uniqueness and diversity of the Australian bush. From the explosive Tasmanian native pepperberry to the astringent desert bush tomato, your palate will be taken on a journey throughout Australia. Used sparingly, it can be added to an array of dishes as a delicious substitute for regular pepper.

Flavour Notes: Peppery, fragrant, earthy, bright

Cuisine: Australian

Heat Level: 0/5

This versatile all-Australian blend has a robust lemon flavour which complements the deep pungency of Queensland-grown black pepper. The salty flavour comes from a herb called saltbush which is a healthy alternative to salt. A subtle sweet note of aniseed and thyme complete this fragrant blend.

This colourful mosaic of six different types of pepper brings together the best qualities of each. Two kinds of pungent black peppercorns; hot, aromatic white; fruity green; sweet, vividly pink; and floral, lemony Sichuan. A delicious blend for your peppermill.

Also known as 'mountain pepper', this fruit is picked from female wild shrubs on the mountain tops of northern Tasmania. Pepperberries are dark-blue to black in colour and succulent with a hot, crunchy seed cluster at their centre. Their floral, fruity bouquet is enlivened by a beguiling purplish-pink hue when crushed. An excellent spice for grinding with an intense bite that builds after consumption.

The most sought-after and heavily traded spice in history, pepper lives up to its expectations by transforming blandness into bite in almost every imaginable dish. Add peppercorn, whole or ground, to meats, fish and vegetables, as well as salads, rice and sandwiches. Even sweet dishes such as Indian chai enjoy a subtle background kick from a small amount of freshly ground pepper. Australian Black Peppercorn is full-bodied, rich and fragrant.

The most sought-after and heavily traded spice in history, pepper lives up to its expectations by transforming blandness into bite in almost every imaginable dish. Add peppercorn, whole or ground, to meats, fish and vegetables, as well as salads, rice and sandwiches. Even sweet dishes such as Indian chai enjoy a subtle background kick from a small amount of freshly ground pepper. Australian Black Peppercorn is full-bodied, rich and fragrant.

In the famous spice gardens of Kerala, the pepper vine grows trellised on palm trees for pickers to harvest the unripe green fruit in the shade. Plunged into boiling water for 15 minutes, the berries then shrivel and dry in the blazing Indian heat. Green pepper is milder than black pepper, with a fresh, herbaceous aroma.

Think back to that pepper tree in your schoolyard: this little berry is from a very close relative, yet is not the true pepper we generally consume alongside its companion, salt. Pink Schinus Pepper carries less heat, yet more camphoric and sweet characteristics than normal pepper. It is used widely in Mediterranean fish dishes and, much like juniper berries, matches well with game meats. Pink Schinus pepper also belongs to the same botanical family as the cashew tree. Also known as: Schinus Pepper

From the same pepper vine as black and green peppercorns, white pepper is picked when the fruit is nearing maturity then soaked in a clear, running stream for up to two weeks. The outer pericarp is removed, leaving the white inner fruit. White pepper is hotter than black and has an earthy, musty aroma.

With three different harvests from the pepper vine, Peppermill Trio combines the sharp, sweet and earthy flavours of white, black and green pepper. This blend courts the senses with its balance of colours and herbaceous heat. Peppermill Trio is at its best when freshly ground and the aromas from the volatile oils are released and fill the air.

Shichimi Togarashi ("shichi" meaning "seven" and "mi" meaning "taste"; "togarashi" is Japanese dried red chilli) is a popular Japanese seven-flavour seasoning, containing dried chilli mixed with several distinct spices.

Often just called shichimi, there are variations to the formula depending on which region in Japan you travel to - often, more than seven spices are included. Use as a condiment for spicing udon noodles, soups, nabemono (one-pot dishes) and yakitori. Its delicious crunch is irresistible.

Flavour Notes: Nutty, bright, fragrant, mild strength heat

Cuisine: Japanese

Heat Level: 2/5

Sichuan pepper, also known as Szechuan pepper or Chinese pepper, is commonly used in Chinese, Nepali and Tibetan cuisine. Native to Southwest China, the dried, burst seeds of the prickly ash tree have a peppery yet bright aroma, leaving a tingling and numbing sensation on the tongue.