Customer Reviews

Szechuan Peppercorns 2 oz.

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These peppercorns are a beautiful rosy color, which clues you in before you even get a chance to open the package that they're not the peppercorns you've known all your life. When you do pull open the bag and inhale their aroma, you'll find they combine the scent of pepper with a wonderful fruity, almost floral overtone. It's hard to describe, and even harder to imagine until you've experienced it. The lovely part is that the flavor profile doesn't diminish in use; when I ground and steeped these Sichuan peppercorns for a dark chocolate mousse (grind finely, and steep in the heavy cream for 30 minutes before straining the cream into the chocolate) their vibrant peppery fruit/floral scent was the top note of the mousse. It was a memorably different flavor. Now I'm looking for ways to add them to more dishes, to see what new nuances they can impart to old favorites.

This came packed in 4 plastic bags inside a "Bubble Envelope". The weight of the entire package - unopened and undamaged - was 14.2 ounces. Don't know about China, but in the USA that's well short of a pound. Not going to bother with trying to get my money back, but you need to be aware of this.

I searched everywhere for these peppercorns and i stumbled upon them on Amazon.com and I was just thrilled to death and I will alsway order more of these, great product.

The peppercorns arrived just a few days after ordering. The husk is all there is, just like it should be. However there are a few of the black pits left, but the are very few. It is just like the couple of stones you find in a pound of lentils. I am happy with this product and will probably order other spices from this company.

Szechuan peppercorns are different than anything within the usual American spice repertoire. If you haven't tried them before; do so! They are wonderful. These peppercorns were just as expected; seemed fresh. The price was right. Shipping was fine.

My, oh my, what a deliciouos aroma pours out of this bag of peppercorns. Nothing has the taste of a toasted Szechuan peppercorn. They arrived in excellent condition and very, very fresh. Love them!

JR Mushrooms earned my undying devotion when they noticed I had clicked the order button twice and ordered two pounds of peppercorns. Just as I was realizing this, they emailed to ask if I REALLY wanted two pounds. Great Work! The peppercorns came quickly and are fresh and fragrant--and a lifetime supply. Since then, I ordered vanilla bean pods too. Also, good value and quickly delivered.

Sichuan peppercorns are magical. If you've been to a good Sichuan restaurant you'll hopefully have at least one dish that has the great flavor of Sichuan peppercorns along with the strange and wonderful tongue numbing sensation. If you're interested in making great Sichuan style Chinese food at home, this is a must have ingredient. They come well packaged, and it's enough to last for along time.

Exactly as described and extremely fast shipping. Came two days after I ordered. Very impressed and very pleased customer!

Peppers arrived in good shape, sourced from Olive Nation - checked the weight before opening because of other reviewer's concern and it was dead on at 8oz net, and the aroma/taste were very good. There are a few black centers still but it's much better quality than the local Asian grocery at roughly the same price. As someone else noted 8oz. is a LOT of pepper -- it may take a while to use all this up.