Mountain Pepperberry
Mountain Pepperberry
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Description
Description
Botanical Name: Tasmannia lanceolata
Mountain pepper berry, also called as 'Tasmanian Pepper', is one of Australia’s most distinctive native spices, growing wild in the cool temperate forests of Tasmania, Victoria and south-eastern New South Wales.
The small, dark berries may visually be reminiscent of black peppercorns, but their flavour is far more complex and assertive. Mountain pepperberry opens with subtle berry and resinous notes before releasing a slow, warming heat that builds gradually and lingers on the palate.
Spice Zen’s wild crafted Mountain Pepper berry is carefully selected for aroma, colour and potency and packed in our gluten-free Sydney facility. It brings unmistakable bush character to savoury cooking and adds surprising depth when paired with sweet ingredients such as chocolate and fruit-based desserts.
Flavour & Aroma Profile
Resinous and aromatic with dark berry notes, earthy bush depth and a slow-building, mouth-warming heat.
How to Use
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Use ¼ teaspoon ground pepperberry in place of black pepper per serve
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Add ½ teaspoon to 500 g meat, game or mushrooms before roasting
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Stir ¼ teaspoon into sauces, gravies or pan reductions
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Sprinkle a small pinch over eggs, avocado or roasted vegetables just before serving
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Fold ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon into chocolate desserts or berry compotes for gentle warmth
- Crush whole pepperberries lightly and use as a finishing spice for steaks or grilled vegetables
Start lightly and increase gradually. Mountain Pepperberry has a bright initial heat that builds and lingers.
Perfect For
- Grilled meats and game
- Roasted mushrooms and root vegetables
- Pan sauces and gravies
- Seafood with butter or lemon
- Chocolate desserts and native fruit pairings
- Modern Australian cooking replacing black pepper with a distinctly native expression
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Use whole or freshly ground
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Start with very small amounts
Wellness Note
Mountain pepperberry has traditionally been valued as a warming bush spice, containing naturally occurring plant compounds that contribute to its intensity and sensory warmth.
Presentation & Storage
Quality checked and packed in brown biodegradable pouches with a protective inner layer to preserve aroma and freshness. Store in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture.
Ingredients & Nutritional Information
Ingredients & Nutritional Information
Recipe Inspirations & Pairings
Recipe Inspirations & Pairings
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WHY CERTIFIED ORGANIC?
Certified organic ingredients are grown naturally, without synthetic chemicals or pesticides and handled with care from source to shelf. Independent certification gives you confidence that we meet strict organic standards and maintains its integrity throughout the journey.
THE SPICE ZEN Difference
Gluten free across our entire range.
Produced and packed in a dedicated gluten free facility.
Independently tested and endorsed by Coeliac Australia.
Premium certified organic ingredients; wildcrafted Australian natives.
No fillers, preservatives, flavourings or extracts.
Small-batch production for Freshness & Integrity.
Small family-owned business
Crafted carefully to meet dietary requirements.
Guided by respect for people, traditions and the environment.
