Fun fact
Cubeb pepper, also known as Java pepper, is native to Indonesia and features small blackish-brown peppercorns with stalks — like tiny pepper “tails.”
— Spicy Sundays
Indonesia Cubeb Black Peppercorn
Small tailed peppercorns from Java with a citrus-pine kick — as at home in gin as it is in braises.
What you should know
In Josie’s words.
01 02 Why it matters
Cubeb pepper has a unique citrus and pine flavour, making it stand out in spice blends, broths, pickling, meats and gin.