Long Pepper

Meet Long Pepper – also known as Pipli, Thippili or Pippali. This ancient Indian spice may look like a tiny pinecone, but its flavour is far more complex than everyday black pepper. Once prized in ancient Greece and Rome, it brings a musky aroma with sweet notes of nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom and clove, and a softer peppery heat that lingers with earthy and citrusy undertones. Think of it as pepper with personality – like garam masala in a single spice.

Long Pepper can be used whole, cracked or ground. Add it near the end of cooking to keep its fragrance. Whole spikes are great in soups, stews and marinades, while ground long pepper makes a lively alternative to black pepper – perfect over eggs, roast veg, grilled meats or lentils. It pairs beautifully with chicken, fish, prawns, squid and shellfish, as well as mushrooms, potatoes and tomatoes.

For the adventurous cook, try it in a cake spice blend, worked into a curry paste, or as a finishing touch on seafood. Its warm, musky-sweet character lifts both savoury and aromatic dishes, making Long Pepper a pantry staple with a twist – and a spice worth rediscovering.

• Size: 50g, 250g
• Product of India