Ground black peppercorns are highly aromatic with a crisp, robust flavor that complements a wide variety of foods and makes them an essential seasoning.

All about Black Pepper, Peppercorns

What it’s like, and how to make it

HeatMild
CuisineAmerican & canadian, mediterranean, indian & south & asian
Best forFinishing, saute pan fry, roasting, quick weeknight, marinades rubs, braising, slow cooker, grill bbq
Goes inGrills roasts, soups stews, pasta, salads dressings, eggs breakfast, pickling preserving, burgers patties
WithBeef, chicken, pork, lamb, fish seafood, eggs, vegetarian, venison, bison, wild boar, rabbit
What’s in itblack pepper

How to use it

The one spice that goes on everything. Load your mill and never look back — freshly cracked pepper beats pre-ground every time (the science agrees: you lose half the flavor within months of grinding). Crack over steaks, pasta, eggs, salads, and soups. Drop whole into stocks, pickling brines, and pot roasts. Toast in a dry pan for 30 seconds before cracking for extra warmth. The pantry workhorse. Keep this for marinades, rubs, soups, and anywhere you need pepper mixed evenly into a dish rather than cracked on top. Best used within a few months — ground pepper loses its punch faster than whole. A quarter teaspoon per serving is a good starting point for most dishes. Stir into scrambled eggs, whisk into salad dressing, or add to baking (yes, pepper in gingerbread is a thing). The steak pepper. Coat generously — press into beef, pork chops, or lamb before searing for a peppery crust that holds up to high heat. The coarse crack gives you crunch and slow-release warmth you can't get from a mill. Toss with roasted potatoes and olive oil. Mix into burger patties for pepper that doesn't disappear.

  • Peppercorns, Black spice, shown over a chalk-and-watercolour illustration
  • Pepper, Black, Ground spice, shown over a chalk-and-watercolour illustration
  • Butcher's Cracked Black Peppercorns spice, shown over a chalk-and-watercolour illustration
  • Illustration: Peppercorns, Black with the harbour of Salem, Massachusetts, in the 1790s
  • Illustration: Pepper, Black, Ground with the ancient port of Muziris on the Malabar Coast in Roman times
  • Illustration: Butcher's Cracked Black Peppercorns with the ancient port of Muziris on India's Malabar Coast, about the 2nd century
  • Illustration: Biscuits & Gravy, made with Pepper, Black
  • Illustration: Black Pepper Crab, made with Pepper, Black
  • Illustration of Peppercorns, Black in The Tea & Spice Shoppe bag and jar, with the harbour of Salem, Massachusetts, in the 1790s
  • Illustration of Pepper, Black, Ground in The Tea & Spice Shoppe bag and jar, with the ancient port of Muziris on the Malabar Coast in Roman times
  • Illustration of Butcher's Cracked Black Peppercorns in The Tea & Spice Shoppe bag and jar, with the ancient port of Muziris on India's Malabar Coast, about the 2nd century
  • Pepper, Black, Ground - The Tea & Spice Shoppe
  • Black Pepper - Ground - The Tea & Spice Shoppe

What it goes with

The bioavailability enhancer. A pinch of black pepper makes every herbal tea work harder — piperine increases absorption of curcumin, gingerols, and dozens of other plant compounds. Essential alongside our Turmeric Sunshine, and beneficial stirred into any wellness blend.

Also in these blends

On its own, this is the straight thing. It also goes into these blends, each made for a different evening. Read about Black Pepper →

Reviews

What the time-travelers say

5.0 from 1 review of this one, and 206 of the shop’s 213 are five stars

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Nice pepper

The ground pepper has a slightly bigger grind than the ground pepper I buy at the grocery store. The pepper is fresh and has a won…

The ground pepper has a slightly bigger grind than the ground pepper I buy at the grocery store. The pepper is fresh and has a wonderful smell.

— Jennifer D. Verified

Nice pepper

The ground pepper has a slightly bigger grind than the ground pepper I buy at the grocery store. The pepper is fresh and has a won…

The ground pepper has a slightly bigger grind than the ground pepper I buy at the grocery store. The pepper is fresh and has a wonderful smell.

— Jennifer D. Verified

Nice pepper

The ground pepper has a slightly bigger grind than the ground pepper I buy at the grocery store. The pepper is fresh and has a won…

The ground pepper has a slightly bigger grind than the ground pepper I buy at the grocery store. The pepper is fresh and has a wonderful smell.

— Jennifer D. Verified

Great products and great service

I had a slight mix up on my order, they were quick to reply and correct my order with no issues. Amazing service and great…

I had a slight mix up on my order, they were quick to reply and correct my order with no issues. Amazing service and great products.

— Nick C. Verified

Great tea

A lovely, delicate tea. The peach is strong without being overwhelming or cloying, and the calendula is a nice addition. Very…

A lovely, delicate tea. The peach is strong without being overwhelming or cloying, and the calendula is a nice addition. Very tasty!

— Zoe R. Verified

Maple Peach

The maple peach is delicious. What a beautiful combination. I will most definitely order it again, and a higher quantity of it.

— Gerda S. Verified

Always handy

I use dillweed often. This dill is fresh and has a nice aroma. I use it in marinades, salad dressings, and on fish. Good stuff.

— Jennifer D. Verified

Great stuff

This has helped my household a lot with circulation and alertness when we had it everyday. Will be ordering again soon. Thanks

— Dave G. Verified

Love this tea. Hands down my fav rooibos. This store is our one-stop-shop for tea and spice. Great service, top notch product.…

Love this tea. Hands down my fav rooibos. This store is our one-stop-shop for tea and spice. Great service, top notch product. 10/10!!

— Erin Poeta P. Verified

Delicious

I love this black tea, it has a really nice smooth flavour and love how it’s Swiss water method decaf. Will be buying again!

— Jessica A. Verified

Great flavorful tea

Toffee Ole is one of our favorite teas to share with friends in the evening, when we want something non-caffeinated but quite…

Toffee Ole is one of our favorite teas to share with friends in the evening, when we want something non-caffeinated but quite flavorful.

— Joel R. Verified

Another full bodied ‘real tea’ . ie It is not a flavoured tea. However, we do very much enjoy the Cafe Latte tea which is a…

Another full bodied ‘real tea’ . ie It is not a flavoured tea. However, we do very much enjoy the Cafe Latte tea which is a flavoured tea!!!

— Ted H. Verified

teas

love , love, love and they shipping is very fast. the headache tea works great, the throat coat tea works great as well

— Miranda A. Verified

4 stars

It worked beautifully; perhaps if I add a little more honey, it would make it better… It is a wellness tea, after all!

— Merrilee B. Verified

Bancha with a splash of lemon

A wonderful Green Tea. Smooth in taste. Also suitable as a summer tea with a splash of lemon. A second infusion makes an…

A wonderful Green Tea. Smooth in taste. Also suitable as a summer tea with a splash of lemon. A second infusion makes an enjoyable second cup!

— Monika F. Verified

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