White pepper: why was it taboo in Czech cuisine for a long time?

White pepper has a somewhat tarnished reputation in the world. Perhaps you have also sometimes purchased this type of pepper, which definitely did not smell very appealing after opening, and a musty taste could be felt even on the tongue. Unfortunately, poor processing is characteristic of pepper from large sellers who bring pepper to our continent improperly dried, which significantly affects its quality. And that is a great shame because the taste and aroma of white pepper are absolutely unique, thanks to which you will never look at this type of pepper the same way again. Especially after you try ours from Kampot.

Camphor, nutmeg flower, and grapefruit 

At the moment when you pour white Kampot pepper into the grinder and grind it into smaller fragments, the pepper releases its bright essential scent of camphor, sage, and cedarwood. These heavier aromas are supported by nutmeg flower, which harmonizes with tones of grapefruit peel and other subtle citrus notes.

After a few minutes, the core of the white pepper reveals itself, from which you can strongly sense nutmeg kernel, thyme flowers, and lemon balm, all underpinned by heavier aromas of cedar, black tea, and grain.

Spicy cedar 

When placed in the mouth, white pepper evokes a clearly spicy taste throughout the entire cavity, in which surprisingly bread-like tones can be detected. White pepper is delicate and slightly creamy, yet it retains some peaks of characteristic spiciness that are flawlessly gentle in its presentation. The most dominant aroma is the sensual scent of cedar, which is perceived in the mouth similarly as in the nose.

As you can see, white pepper can surprise you in many ways. So try giving it a second chance and choose such white pepper that you can be sure is truly high quality – the kind that is peeled from ripe red peppercorns, fresh, carefully selected, and absolutely unique in taste. The kind we, for example, take care of with the same love and attention as the farmers in Cambodia. Will you give it another chance?