Green Peppercorns are harvested and dried before they reach maturity, and hence, have a lighter, fresher, more herbal flavor than black peppercorns. French green peppercorn sauce made with shallots, white wine, cream and mustard is a classic combination with steak, but try it with pork, chicken or fish as well.

All about Peppercorns, Green — Peppercorns

What it’s like, and how to make it

HeatMild
CuisineFrench & european
Best forSaute pan fry, finishing, marinades rubs
Goes inDips sauces, grills roasts
WithBeef, chicken, fish seafood, pork, duck fowl
What’s in itgreen peppercorns

How to use it

The French pepper. Lightly crush and fold into cream sauces — the classic sauce au poivre vert on steak is the single best thing you can do with these. Also great in chicken liver pâté, compound butter, and mustard-cream dressings. Milder and more herbal than black pepper, with a brightness that fades with heavy cooking — add near the end.

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  • Illustration: Peppercorns, Green with the misty rainforest hills of the Western Ghats in India
  • Illustration: Duck with Green Peppercorns, made with Peppercorns, Green
  • Illustration: Chicken Liver Pâté, made with Peppercorns, Green
  • Illustration of Peppercorns, Green in The Tea & Spice Shoppe bag and jar, with the misty rainforest hills of the Western Ghats in India
  • Peppercorns, Green - The Tea & Spice Shoppe
  • Green Peppercorns - The Tea & Spice Shoppe

What it goes with

French pepper, French-compatible tea. Brew our Darjeeling alongside steak au poivre vert — the muscatel florals complement the cream sauce beautifully, and the light tannins cut through the richness without overwhelming the green pepper's subtlety.

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 Green Peppercorns →

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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!

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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!!

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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!!!

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

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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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