Kampot Province lies at the base of the Elephant Mountains in Cambodia. Pepper has grown there for hundreds of years, with a reputation stretching back to the thirteenth century writings of Chinese explorer, Zhou Daguan. This pepper was considered the World’s best, and over 8,000 tonnes were produced annually at the height of the French Indochinese era. However, only 11 farms were re-established after the destructive Khmer-rouge era, and only now is its fame being restored. We are working hand in hand with Cambodian farmers, using heirloom techniques to provide you with the best, cleanest and fairest pepper from the Phnom Voar region of Kampot. PEOPLE
Cambodia’s Khmer people originate from the mon-Khmer ethno-linguistic group. The country has a rich history, with the peoples of the Angkorian kingdom becoming globally revered as early as the C15th. In recent times, Cambodia’s history has sadly been dominated by the impact of the Khmer Rouge, a politically extreme group who ruthlessly ruled the country via an ultra-Maoist philosophy, killing as many as two million people between 1975 and 1979. Today, Cambodia is enjoying a cultural and commercial resurgence supported by tourism and international aid. Our partner, Sothy and her colleagues are acting to promote Cambodia’s Kampot pepper as a premium product for you to enjoy, generating much-needed foreign revenue for this ancient, yet developing, country. TASTING
Each of our pepper varieties pepper have a different flavour profile. However, they all share a common robustness and complexity, found rarely in such spices. The black is a strident and lingering pepper, famed in Parisian culinary circles for its application to seafood. The red pepper is a rare variety, and presents a more herbal and nuanced flavour. This pepper is excellent for adding a lift to food in a similar manner to mild chillies. Chef Roellinger even suggests pairing red pepper with desserts, pointing to a caramel or honey aroma. The white pepper has a holistic, complete flavour, with a natural affinity to sauces and braises. A natural complement to white meat, it adds great depth to any meal. We believe that both consumers and farmers deserve a better deal, and have sought out the finest products from dedicated growers. We are an Ethical Business trading in high quality exotic fine food. that pays the local farmers in developing countries an equitable price for the highest quality and most unique natural products. This rare spice is known to be one of the most distinctive in the world; it's a pepper like you've never tasted before. Appreciated for its delicacy and sweetness by fine food enthusiasts across the world
Pepper and Pearls (Kampot Pepper NZ Supplier) enjoys a partnership with local farmers in Kampot, Cambodia. ( in fact one of the first Khmer families post Pol Pot to begin Pepper farming again).We are committed to bringing more jobs and prosperity to the local farmers, We guarantee the farmers receive a fair and equitable income in order to perpetuate their amazing farming skill, and in doing so bringing out the best in their pepper vines
Every bag of pepper can be traced right back to the farm, farmer and batch produced
Pepper and Pearls ensures that the highest standards of cleaning sorting grading and packing processes. The production process guarantees that all products not only attain but also surpass international food safety standards required for overseas markets
Organic's an internationally recognized ECOCERT certificate
Kampot Pepper is one of the worlds most highly considered spices, the high quality natural products are appreciated by fine food enthusiasts across the world, and are now available here in New Zealand
