⭐️⭐️ Great Taste 2026 — Outstanding Award Above and beyond delicious, impressive quality, and a great example of its kind; won by about 10% of entries.
Nepalese Timut Pepper is one of the world's most extraordinary spices — a rare, hand-harvested pepper from the high-altitude Himalayas with an explosive citrus aroma and a distinctive tongue-tingling finish. If you've never experienced Timut pepper, prepare to be surprised.
Bursting with intense notes of grapefruit, lemon, and floral citrus, Timut pepper delivers a complex flavour journey that builds from bright citrus to a warm, peppery depth — finishing with a mild numbing sensation on the palate, similar to Sichuan pepper but uniquely its own.
What the Great Taste Judges Said
"These peppercorns offer an intense and unique floral-citrus nose. This follows through to the palate, with a powerful and building interplay of rich perfumed florals and grapefruit/lemon citrus; the tingling, numbing effect on the tongue lends immense length and dimension."
"Grapefruit leads the way, with an initially mild warmth that builds into a deeper peppery layer, with an almost numbing sensation — very unusual, very delicious and very versatile."
"It is a really interesting flavour that would enhance many dishes."
How to Use Timut Pepper
Timut pepper is exceptionally versatile — use it freshly ground or whole to elevate:
- Fresh seafood — prawns, scallops, crab, and fish
- White meat and poultry
- Roasted and grilled vegetables
- Desserts — chocolate, citrus tarts, and panna cotta
- Chutneys, curries, and spice rubs
- Cocktails and infused oils
About Nepalese Timut Pepper
Timut pepper (Zanthoxylum armatum) is grown at over 2,000m altitude in the Mahabarat mountain range of the Himalayas, Nepal. It is hand-harvested by local farmers and dried naturally in the sun — a slow, traditional process that preserves its extraordinary aromatic oils.
Unlike black pepper, Timut is a member of the Zanthoxylum family, related to Sichuan pepper, and prized by chefs worldwide for its citrus intensity and palate-tingling quality.
✅ Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Ingredients: Timut Pepper (Nepal)
Available in: 75g pouch or x2 75g pouches
Storage: Once opened, store in a cool, dry, dark place
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