10 types of peppercorn and how to pair them

Peppercorn has played a huge role in the history of food. It has been a currency and shaped trade routes around the world, in fact, it is the world’s most traded spice. Yet the sheer variety of peppercorns that can differently accentuate ingredients and finish dishes is still relatively little explored. 

Learn how to use 10 of the best-known types of peppercorns with tasting and pairing tips from spice queen Ren Patel below.

Still curious? Find out more about what pepper actually is and the difference between green, black and white peppercorns with the easy guide to pepper pairing.