Long pepper

Long pepper is also known as Piper retrofractum or Piper officinarum. This pepper is remarkable for its shape: it resembles a hazel catkin, measuring 2 to 3 centimeters. Long pepper is harvested by hand before it reaches full maturity, just like black pepper. During sun drying, its color takes on a brown hue, which can sometimes also be red.

Its flavor is warm and highly aromatic, less pungent than black pepper. The notes are slightly sweet, fruity, woody, and spicy with hints of cinnamon.