Terre Exotique Costa Rica Pepper Black Whole 60g

This Costa Rican black pepper is distinguished by its beautiful calibre and deep, sustained black color. It releases woody and mushroom aromas. Its spicy sharpness and mushroom aromas make it a pepper for daily use.

 

This pepper is grown according to the principles of organic farming, in the northern part of Costa Rica, in the province of Heredia - one of the richest regions of Costa Rica, in terms of biodiversity. The plots are located at an altitude of 37 meters above sea level, on a terroir with a flat topography and a humid climate. The area has powerful, disjointed rivers, is surrounded by primary forest and hosts opulent fauna and flora.

 

The cultivation of pepper in the region dates back to the 1950’s. The characteristics of the climate and soil are perfect for growing a high quality product. Costa Rican pepper is known for its high concentration of piperine. Usually, the concentration in pepper from other parts of the world is about 4%. Here, this concentration can climb up to 7%, which makes Costa Rican pepper quite singular and interesting.