Black peppercorns

There is probably no need to explain the use of pepper. However, spices are the perfect example of how fairly traded, high quality products are just not at all comparable to their paler, run-of-the-mill supermarket cousins. Really good pepper can add so much more to your food than just aggressive spiciness. Crush a few peppercorns in your mortar and take a minute to enjoy the fragrance – a whole new world of peppery deliciousness.