Description
Paradise on Earth is one of the ways to describe Banasura Highlands in India, where time seems to stand still
Famous for its Banasura Sagar Dam, a natural dam that allows the local community to farm wonderful food, one of them is the Banasura Highlands Pepper
Due to the local climate the the pepper plants have evolved into a unique species growing at least 12 meters tall compared to normal 3-4m high, the strain derives from Karimunda and Pannivur pepper
Harvesting usually takes place in Late March when the berries have fully ripened and then left for another two weeks to maximise the flavour and aroma as nature intends
Due to the location, hand sorting as said time does not move quickly here the harvest is limited to around 2 tons per year and will not increase, kudos to the community for sharing the land and not destroying it
When available enjoy an intense flavour and high aromatic bigger than usual black peppercorn
Grown in India
Grinder Use - Yes
Mortar and Pestle Use - Yes
Packed in Unit that handles - MUSTARD - CELERY - SESAME
Quick Reference
What is it?: A rare highland pepper from Banasura in India, grown on unusually tall vines and harvested in very limited quantities.
Flavour: Intense, highly aromatic and full-bodied, with the depth expected from fully ripened berries.
Common uses: Fresh grinding over meat, rich sauces, roast vegetables and special finishing dishes.
Pairs well with: Beef, lamb, mushrooms, potatoes and dark sauces.
Compare with: Rarer and more aromatic than everyday black pepper, with a distinctive highland origin and limited harvest.
Substitute: Tellicherry black peppercorns for a similarly mature Indian pepper style.
Storage: Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from steam, moisture and direct light. Whole peppercorns retain their aroma longer than ground pepper; close the pack promptly after use.
Good to know: The local vines can reach around 12 metres and the annual harvest is deliberately limited rather than industrially expanded.
Customer Reviews
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Banasura Highlands pepper
A distinctive and refined pepper. Not cheap but well worth indulging in where black pepper is a major part of the finished flavour.
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The best
The connoisseur’s peppercorn. You truly taste the difference
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Great service
Great service kept me informed of progress of my order and arrived on time
