DESCRIPTION

Black, white, green, and true pink peppercorns are all the fruits of a climbing vine that is native to southern India. Several relatives and one “imposter” are described in detail on the following pages, along with two types of Asian pepper. Pepper is often called the king of spices, and it dominated and determined the history of the spice trade for centuries. Pepper, specifically long pepper, was mentioned in Sanskrit writings as early as 1000 BC.