Black Pepper

This has to be one of the most commonly found and consumed spices all over the world. A pinch of it is added to almost every recipe you could possibly imagine. Black pepper has originated from India, particularly from the Malabar region and the Western Ghats. It comes from the berries of the pepper plant and you would typically also find white and green colored peppercorns. The difference in color primarily results from the varying developmental stages.

Since ancient Greece times, pepper has been a much cherished and prestigious spice because it was used as both, a currency, as well as, a sacred offering.

Black pepper consists of a very unique spicy taste and is typically used to provide a subtle heat kick to numerous recipes and dishes. Some of its amazing medicinal uses include using it as laxatives or for congestion relief.