Ceylon Black Pepper
Piper nigrum
Pepper is the most widely used spice in the world and known as the "King of the Spices". Ceylon Black Pepper is a premium spice from Sri Lanka, prized worldwide for its high piperine content, rich aroma, and distinct floral-citrus notes. Cultivated mainly in Matale, Kandy, Kegalle, and Kurunegala, it commands a premium price in global markets due to its unique terroir and exceptional quality.
Characteristics
Origin & Cultivation
Botanical name: Piper nigrum
Growing method: Often intercropped with coconut and tea plantations, using live or dead supports.
Harvesting process: Berries are picked green and slightly immature, blanched, and sun-dried, resulting in a deep black color and high essential oil content.
Flavor Profile
Taste: Strong pungency with richly aromatic floral and citrus notes.
Aroma: Intensely fragrant, making it ideal for seasoning and finishing dishes.
Health Benefits
Ayurvedic properties: Warming spice that aids digestion, appetite, and decongestion.
Bioavailability booster: Piperine enhances absorption of nutrients like selenium, beta-carotene, curcumin, and vitamins A & C.
Traditional medicine: Used in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine to treat colds, arthritis, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments.
The Pungent Masterpiece
Harvested by hand in the volcanic soils of Matale and Kandy, our black pepper berries are picked at peak maturity when they are lush and green. They are then blanched and naturally sun-dried, transforming into deeply textured black peppercorns.
Our pepper retains maximum essential oils, delivering a rich, hot pungency with unique floral and citrus notes. Excellent as a finishing spice to elevate steaks, fresh fish, pasta, and gourmet dressings.
Fresh Pepper Spikes
Sun-Drying Process
Premium Status Worldwide
Favored for its high piperine content and unique terroir, our Ceylon Black Pepper is highly sought after. It commands higher prices compared to other varieties due to its exceptional quality and origin authenticity. Perfect for seasoning, finishing spice, and various food industry applications like spice blends and marinades.
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