India has been considered the land of pepper since ancient times and this is where pepper has its botanical origins. The Romans imported the valuable spice from the legendary Indian Malabar Coast, which has been known as the Pepper Coast ever since.

At times, Indian pepper was so valuable that it was worth its weight in pure gold. Black pepper is now grown in many tropical countries. Different climatic influences and cultivation methods have resulted in a wide variety of looks, aromas and flavours that are worth discovering.