Description
Tasmanian Blue Pepper Berries are a rare gourmet spice from Australia, also known as Tasmanian blue pepper or Aboriginal pepper. These wild berries are prized for their unusual aromatic profile, gentle heat and beautiful blue-violet colouring effect when they come into contact with liquids or food.
The flavour is complex, fresh and slightly warming. At first, the berries reveal herbal notes reminiscent of myrtle, bay and camphor, followed by fruity and spicy aromas of blueberry, blackcurrant, clove and a subtle touch of juniper. The heat develops slowly, making this spice elegant rather than aggressive.
Use Tasmanian Blue Pepper Berries when you want to add depth, colour and a premium finishing touch to special dishes. They work beautifully with roasted red meat, duck breast, game, seared tuna, salmon, red wine sauces, chutneys and sweet-and-savoury sauces. They are also excellent with roasted winter vegetables such as butternut squash, sweet potato, carrot and pumpkin.
For desserts, pair them with dark chocolate, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, sorbet, panna cotta, jam, syrup or fruit tarts. They can also be infused into cocktails such as gin and tonic, negroni, spritz, mojito or gin fizz for a unique botanical twist.
For best results, crush the berries gently in a mortar just before use, or infuse them depending on the recipe. Because they can colour food and liquids blue-violet, they are especially interesting for creative cooking, sauces, drinks and desserts.
Brand: Compagnie Française des Poivres et Epices
Product type: Whole spice berries / premium pepper-style spice
Origin: Australia
Made in: France
Net weight: 30 g
Volume: 50 ml
Ingredient: Drimys lanceolata
Flavour profile: Fruity, spicy, fresh, aromatic, mildly warming
Aroma notes: Blueberry, blackcurrant, clove, juniper, myrtle, bay, camphor
Heat level: Mild to medium, slow developing
Texture: Whole dried berries
Best used for: Red meat, duck, game, salmon, tuna, sauces, roasted vegetables, desserts, cocktails
Preparation: Crush in a mortar or infuse
Storage: Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight
