Sichuan Berry, also known as Sichuan Red Pepper, is a valuable aromatic spice native to the mountains of the Sichuan region of China. To better understand and appreciate this unique spice, let's explore its history, growth and harvest.

What is Sichuan Bay?

Sichuan berry comes from the shrub “Zanthoxylum piperitum”. It comes in the form of small reddish berries, with a taste that is both spicy and lemony. It is this combination of flavors that makes it so special and sought after in Asian and Western cuisines.

Comment does she grow?

Sichuan Bay thrives in the Sichuan Mountains, where the climate and soil create ideal conditions for its development. The shrub is hardy and able to withstand harsh conditions, thriving particularly well at high altitudes. Its dark green leaves contrast beautifully with the bright red berries as they ripen.

Harvesting red Sichuan pepper

The harvest of this berry is a magical and crucial moment. In France, if you have them in your garden, you will use scissors or their fingers with dexterity, taking care to avoid the thorny branches of the shrub. You are going to harvest the berries. Fall is the ideal season for harvesting, when the berries have reached maturity and their flavor is at its peak.

drying in the sun

After harvest, you will spread the berries out in the sun to dry them. This process helps preserve their unique aroma and crunchy texture. Imagine the scent of the mountains that nourished these shrubs if you bought them, or your garden in summer, impregnating each berry with their essence.

A unique sensory experience

Tasting Sichuan red pepper is taking a trip to the heart of the Chinese mountains to see if you have grown it in your garden.