Seba GardenPGI Premium Grade Kampot Pepper - 100g - Peppercorns - Organically Grown in Kampot/Cambodia (Black Pepper)

I visited the farms in Kampot years ago and have always wanted to use Kampot pepper on a permanent basis at home.Finally bought some and can say it makes a huge difference. Just like the farm peppercorns you can eat these raw. Great on everything you put pepper on…especially over the top when the dish is served!

Often overlooked Kampot peppercorns are fragrant with an intense heat. Elegant, subtle and quite different to Tellicherry peppercorns most often found in UK

Top grade!!.

Like red pepper

I like a good sprinkling of black pepper on a lot of my food so I was interested to try this Seba Garden product. This is partly because I was very impressed with the quality of ingredients that I have experienced previously with this manufacturer.This pepper is described on the pack as premium quality and I then wondered what was so special about "Kampot Black pepper". A few internet searches later revealed a few things that I was interested to know, including the fact that Kampot black pepper has a long history back to the 13th century and is grown in Kampot, Cambodia.I was fascinated to find that peppercorns actually grow on a vine with green, black, white and red varieties all on the same plant and that the Kampot peppercorns are allowed to mature for longer which results in the sweetest and most expensive variety of pepper.I couldn’t wait to try them...I did not think that I was really going to be able to tell the difference but actually I was pleasantly surprised by the subtle and pleasant aroma from the freshly ground peppercorns and my lunch definitely tasted better. I do wonder though, if I was blind tasting the pepper how well I would detect the difference, but I have concluded that it really is very fine black pepper and if the price isn't too inhibitive then I would use it in preference to the cheaper products I normally go for (especially if we are hosting a dinner party etc.).This 100g bag has a long best before date and at a price of under £9 it is good value for a premium product such as this (I checked some other prices and this was within the better value end of the range).I give this product a well seasoned 5 stars, for the quality of the product and also for improving my knowledge about black pepper because it forced me to investigate and learn more about this interesting food...

These arrive in a large pouch with only a third of the bag with peppercorns….I’ve weighed the peppercorns snd only got 96g…but bag weight says 100g….so I’m 4g missing….It’s not 100g with the bag because if I put bag on as well it becomes 109g…so I feel cheated..😠Saying that these do have a lot more flavour than my usual peppercorns…I do have to cut down on use…Quite expensive for a small amount…but you would use less so maybe these would last longer…Observably you need a pepper millGreat taste…

Until now and as best known, all previous pepercorn purchases from various supermarkets and occasionally a local continental deli were described similarly to 'sourced from multiple countries'. Their flavour tends to be more intense and sometimes over-powering and they may have a mixture of flavours and characters as would a specific variety of grapes used for wine and the differences between the wines made with them but from different regions or countries.These "Seba Garden - PGI Premium Grade Black Kampot Pepper - 100g - Peppercorns - Organically Grown in Kampot/Cambodia" are probably a first-time single-country product. They have a sweeter and slightly less intense fragrance and an opportunity presented itself in the form of a little dust at the bottom of the bag to check their flavour other than when cooking; it accurately reflects their fragrance, also less intense and sweeter in nature.These are also claimed to be organically-grown and, from memory, that did not previously apply or was never stated. Pricing may be slightly higher than was last paid but, with 100g supplied, it is not a product often re-stocked; these may last up to a year although a grinder was only recently part-filled with the remainder of the previous equivalent pack (supermarket sourced).From the date of delivery, there was more than 16 months of usage time remaining although that may vary when next purchased.The brand also offer additional coloured peppercorns, their flakes and other spices etc all packed similarly to this resealable pack.

First thoughts:ProsLovely aroma.Enough in the bag to fill a standard pepper mill and a little extra if you have small mills.Hot and spicy (a noticeable difference to my regular peppercorns).ConsNothing so far.A welcome change to the standard black pepper I buy as a habit more than as a choice. Whether I’ve gotten used to my normal pepper, or this stuff is really fiery, I instantly noticed the difference.Details and things to note (See pictures):100g sealed bag with a press and seal strip to keep the pepper fresh after opening. The packet is large enough for them to lay flat, so the package is very thin if you’re planning on storing it for a while before using.I’ve included a picture of the ingredients and nutritional information, but as it’s a spice, the amounts are based on the whole 100g. General usage will contain negligible amounts.Final thoughts:A roasted, nutty flavour to the outer skin, with a fiery punch of spice on the inside that radiates heat and stays that way for quite a while on the tongue.I use a lot of pepper for seasoning various dishes so this has been a very nice change in intensity.A lovely unique aroma and a great taste, so I’m happy to recommend these if you want something different from supermarket bought standard black pepper.