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We have shown you several times that pepper does not have to be just a spice in your kitchen to season steak or sauce. With this magical treasure from Kampot, you can conjure in various ways. And adding it to coffee or ice cream is just the beginning. Pepper also finds its use in cosmetics, where it works great in hair and skin care. Black pepper is rich in potassium, magnesium, iron, and also vitamins C and K Thanks to the presence of vitamin C, pepper is extremely rich in antioxidants and also has antibacterial and antibiotic effects. The oil obtained from black pepper can thus be used for skin treatment, as a prevention against wrinkles, and it also helps to remove pigmentation. Crushed black pepper can also be used as a peeling, helping for example with healing scars and acne spots Thanks to its antiseptic effects, it also aids overall healing and cleansing of the skin. However, it is important to remember that not every type of skin reacts well to pepper. Initially, approach its application on the skin with caution and combine it with carrier substances that you know your skin tolerates well. Take advantage of the beneficial black pepper also on the scalp and to strengthen your hair roots  Black pepper can help with the removal of dandruff, improve hair quality, and even support the growth of new hair. To increase the effect, you can also add a few citrus seeds to the mixture, which also help fight dandruff and refresh your scalp. Keep in mind that it is important to combine pepper with a carrier substance so that the pepper is not too concentrated – for example, with jojoba or apricot oil. Are you interested in more beneficial effects of pepper on your body? Read for example an article about the beneficial effects of piperine.

The word tea can refer to any herbal infusion or decoction, although true tea is of course made from the leaves of the Chinese tea plant. Tea made from crushed peppercorns, however, is commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine to soothe sore throats and coughs. Pepper will help you get back on your feet Although it might seem that pepper only goes well with meat, in reality it offers us countless uses. You can endlessly experiment with it not only in the kitchen but it also comes in handy when we are not feeling our best. Pepper is indeed a great natural remedy for a variety of ailments. Today we will show you how to practically use the healing properties of the unique “tea” when you feel that something is coming on, your throat hurts, or you have a cough. The power of pepper hidden in simplicity Pour 250 ml of boiling water over one teaspoon of freshly crushed black pepper and let it steep. To make the resulting infusion taste as good as possible, it is good to flavor it with honey, ginger, and lemon, which also help fight germs. Let the ginger and pepper steep in the infusion for at least five minutes. If you want to achieve a truly strong effect, let the pepper boil in the water for a few minutes. The substances contained in black pepper lead to the release of free radicals, support blood circulation, relieve joint stiffness, and clear the sinuses. If you think pepper tea doesn’t make much sense, remember that it is one of the important ingredients of the very popular chai masala, which is drunk all over the world. You can also try a milder version – let the pepper boil in milk, which after adding honey also tastes very delicious. And if you prefer something sharper, try mixing a few Kampot peppercorns into your drink.

Piperine, also known as Bioperine, is a substance found in every grain of black Kampot pepper. It is an alkaloid that can contribute to improving our bodily health thanks to its undeniable benefits. And it does so in many ways. Let's take a look at the five most common ones! 1. Nutrient Absorption Piperine has the special ability to help increase the body's capacity to absorb nutrients. This means that the body can handle the nutrients we consume much better and extract more from them. Examples include turmeric and the curcumin contained in it, as well as vitamins A and C, selenium, vitamin B6, beta-carotene, and others, which perform the same well-deserved function. 2. Faster Metabolism Increased nutrient absorption leads to improved metabolic processes in the body. Thanks to better thermogenesis, the body breaks down fat cells more easily. If a person consumes piperine for the purpose of losing weight and at the same time follows a proper nutritional plan, this substance can significantly assist in the correct course. 3. Production of Dopamine and Serotonin Piperine contributes to higher production of these two substances, which help overall mental well-being and thus improve mood. Don’t expect miracles, but it never hurts to make your day a little more pleasant with a bit of pepper. 4. Better Memory If you often forget things, piperine can help here too. Serotonin and so-called beta-endorphin play a significant role in memory abilities. Thanks to the higher presence of these chemicals in the body, our brain functions better and its memory is trained. Just don’t forget to have a bit of that pepper every now and then. :-) At the same time, piperine is capable of supporting other mental functions, such as attention and thinking ability. 5. Support of the Immune System Our immune system can have slow but also too fast responses. Piperine can bring the reaction time of lymphocytes to the right level and thus contribute to better health of our body. Moreover, it is also able to reduce stress, which also negatively affects health. Also keep in mind that neither Kampot pepper nor other exceptional and healthy ingredients are saviors of our diet or lifestyle. Although they bring many health benefits, in the case of real health problems it is always best to consult a doctor.

Black pepper is among the most widespread spices in the world, which attracts great attention even from various fraudsters. Pepper is traded by weight, which allows dishonest people to influence the weight of pepper in packaging in various ways. Adding husks and other “ impurities ” to Package The weight is influenced, for example, by adding black pepper husks to whole grains or other “ingredients” that have no place in the content. However, these fraudulent practices, which often also occur with pepper commonly offered in domestic supermarkets, can be detected thanks to the developed method. Scientists from the Technical University of Denmark focused their research on the possibilities of detecting similar unfair practices in the trade of vanilla and black pepper. “We have developed a method that allows us to determine whether black pepper is pure or contains added bulk materials such as husks, papaya seeds, and other waste,” explains scientist Amelie Sina Wilde. How quality control will be conducted in the future is a question The method relies on spectrometry technology combined with chemothermal methods. Based on a collected sample, scientists can precisely define the content of an entire large export bag and thus determine the quality and purity of the given shipment. Quality control can therefore be performed quickly and efficiently. This is university research that will still take some time to find its way into practice. However, the discovered method gives consumers hope that one day such tools will be used, allowing them to be certain that they are buying truly only quality pepper and nothing else in it. Here at .pepper..field we achieve absolute quality and purity through several controls, from manual selection directly in Cambodia to food-grade laser technology, which finally scans Package for us so that it will never happen that you find anything else in Package with Kampot pepper. :-)

Putting pepper on fish, meat, in sauces or dressings is something that always works. However, today we will look at several ingredients with which black pepper gets along exceptionally well, even though no one would expect it! Surprise your guests with ice cream sprinkled with black powder or properly spicy peanut butter. 1. Ice Cream Who would have ever thought that black pepper would go well with ice cream? There are many recipes that combine these two ingredients. However, it’s not such a surprise when we realize that pepper is actually a fruit. :-) We recommend using red pepper with ice cream, which is full of sweet fructose and therefore not only smells like fruit but also tastes like it! 2. Fruit Speaking of fruit, try grinding pepper directly onto it sometimes. Especially with sweet summer fruits, the spicy taste of pepper works best. Pepper enhances the fruity flavor and adds the right zing. Again, we recommend red pepper, which elevates fruit desserts to a whole new level. And what about with chocolate! Try our exclusive selection of dark red Kampot peppercorns. 3. Oatmeal Do you like to have oatmeal for breakfast? How about spicing it up with a bit of black pepper? Pepper is known to improve blood flow to the mucous membranes and support circulation in the veins. There is nothing better to kickstart a sleepy morning. Moreover, only those who want to be truly healthy eat oatmeal instead of chocolate muffins, and pepper is a great helper for that. 4. Nut Butters Many people also enjoy nut butters in various forms for breakfast. Have you ever wondered how their taste would get along with the spicy flavor of pepper? Very well! Try spreading peanut butter on banana bread and adding a little ground peppery delight. You’ll see you won’t lack a smile on your face. Vegan nut butters with Kampot pepper are also available from us. For example, try the exotic combination of cashew nuts, white chocolate, dragon fruit, and red Kampot pepper. 5. Yogurt Similar emotions will be evoked by the combination of black pepper and Greek yogurt. Thick and fatty yogurt deserves something to break through, and that’s exactly what black pepper provides. Try adding a bit of garlic and you’ll get an unusual snack full of energy and healthy substances, or a great dip for summer grilling.

The best food in the world is cooked only and exclusively from fresh ingredients, and you will find exactly such ingredients on Scuk, an online platform where smaller local farmers and other producers offer their goods. Recently, you can also find us among them, because when you buy a piece of quality beef, you certainly don't want to spoil it with poor-quality pepper. Shopping on Scuk brings a whole range of benefits. Firstly, you support local producers, whom you might often not even be aware of. By doing so, you boost the local economy and confirm to them that the hard work they put into their craft is worthwhile.  Organic quality and chemical-free At the same time, you get foods on your table that reach a significantly higher quality than those found in supermarkets. Most products are organic quality, no chemical agents were used in their treatment, and the subsequent processing methods are also much gentler than in conventional food factories or meat processing plants. The range of products you will find on Scuk is truly wide. You can easily find meat, vegetables, fruit, bakery, long-lasting foods, alcohol, but also cosmetics or household items. Where to find us? You can find us in the spices section, where we have brought all kinds of pepper that you will also find in our e-shop. Furthermore, you will discover our delicate Kampot salt flowers collected from the surface of sea salt pans from the purest waters of Cambodia, and our specialty is not missing either – pepper beer, which always has just the right bite. Our pepper combined with local foods will elevate your culinary skills and reveal to you the beauty of cooking with fresh ingredients. Try adjusting your menu to the seasonal offerings on Scuk and you will see that your food will taste much better than when cooking with often tired and inferior supermarket foods. Our Kampot pepper will also help you bring out the best in your food and turn it into a real delicacy. Get to know the entire Scuk offer yourself, or take a look directly at our products.

If you take a look at our assortment, you'll quickly understand that we love Kampot pepper so much that we are not afraid to experiment with it and literally add it to everything possible. From chocolate, dried meat, and delicious nut butters, to beer and various types of spirits. The boundaries of this exploration are, however, endless, and you can conduct similar experiments with our Kampot pepper at home as well. One of the possibilities is coffee with black pepper. If you wonder whether the bitterness of coffee needs something as pronounced as pepper, you might be surprised what pepper can do to its flavor. The taste of pepper has the power to suppress the legendary bitterness of coffee and highlights the flavor tones that accompany it. At the same time, it adds its own specific taste and a characteristic spiciness that rightly spices up the whole coffee experience. The pepper and coffee drink is ideally combined with milk, which thickens its taste, and also sugar, which adds a sweet background to the spiciness and bitterness of the drink. However, if you prefer the full flavor of coffee, first taste the drink without milk and sugar. How to do it? The ideal ratio is half a teaspoon of crushed black Kampot pepper to two teaspoons of coffee. You can prepare the drink, for example, in a French press or AeroPress. Pour hot water over both the pepper and coffee together and let it steep long enough. Try to choose quality coffee with a rich aroma, preferably one whose taste you are familiar with and can precisely recognize the changes brought by the added pepper. And once you have fair trade Kampot pepper at home, you can also try fair trade coffee beans. :-) Life is far too short not to conduct such experiments. And if you don't have sufficiently original vessels to enjoy such treats from, take a look at our limited edition Golden Peppercorn dishes by French artist Marie Poirot.

Although it may not look like it at first glance, black pepper is a fruit just like, for example, grape wine. This means that its taste is influenced by the conditions in which it is grown and the processes it undergoes. Thanks to this, the flavor profile of peppercorns grown in different regions can differ significantly. An absolute layman might find the taste of each peppercorn more or less identical. However, if you know what to focus on when tasting, even those whose palates are not the most sensitive will quickly recognize interesting flavor nuances. Where does tasting begin and where does it end? If you are going to taste pepper, it is good to first focus on the Lot number, that is, the batch of the given harvest. This number will tell you how fresh the pepper is and where it was grown. If the Lot number is missing on the bag, it is better to avoid such pepper. Don't know exactly what a Lot number is and where to find this number? Read our article, which deals in detail with this great helper in searching for quality. After you open the bag with pepper, focus on the color and quality of the grains. If the grains crumble, are musty or even moldy, it is better not to consume the pepper at all. The entire contents of the bag should have a uniform color. There should be no larger differences between shades. Remember that for black pepper, the rule applies: the darker the grain, the better the quality. A deep dark color and consistent structure without cracks and other visual changes are also signs of the pepper's freshness. During the tasting itself, focus on the acidity of the pepper, which should not be dominant at all, but should be slightly present. Black pepper is obtained by drying green pepper in the sun, so acidic tones are appropriate. Which aroma is appropriate? Although it may sound strange, look for sweet tones in the flavor as well, not only in the fruity and fully ripe Kampot red pepper. Even black pepper should be accompanied by sweet tones alongside its characteristic pungency. And last but not least, also look for citrus, camphor, and floral tones in pepper. These are most noticeable in fully ripened red pepper, but can also be found in other colors of peppercorns.

As you surely know, Kampot pepper is considered the best pepper in the world due to its unique taste. However, this does not mean that all purchased pepper from this area will always reach the highest quality. Its quality is significantly influenced by freshness. How do you recognize that the purchased pepper is truly fresh? This is what the so-called batch number, also known as the Lot number, is for. This number reveals not only who grew your pepper but mainly when it was grown, and thus whether you are buying truly fresh and authentic Cambodian taste. It often happens that you buy Kampot pepper with a lot number that is 4 years old, which dramatically affects the quality. What is the Lot number for? Just like every car has a batch number and serial number that together form the vehicle's identification number, Kampot pepper also has such an identification number. And just like other products that can be easily confused and whose quality needs to be monitored, it is necessary to record the journey of Kampot pepper to the final consumer, that is, to you. The batch number allows us to easily conduct regular quality checks on Kampot pepper, calculate consumption data, and monitor its production. For all our customers, it is a unique identifier they can use when examining the delivered Kampot pepper – to make sure everything is in order. In short – the Lot number takes you all the way back to the very beginning. To Cambodia. To the Kampot province. To our farming families hidden behind our Lot number. ☺ How to understand the Lot number The first part of the Lot number changes continuously with each harvest. It also serves as an identifier of when the pepper was grown and how fresh it is. Because we import pepper to Europe several times a year, you can be sure that the Lot number on our pepper always indicates the current harvest of the given year. For example – if your bag says B21, then your Kampot pepper was harvested that year. ☺ The next part of the Lot number remains unchanged. According to it, you can determine that the Kampot pepper really comes from farms under .pepper..field. In our case, you can verify that we source pepper from truly small, local growers whose pepper reaches the highest quality – and also how many there are. Everything is clearly monitored by KPPA, the largest organization under which all Kampot pepper production falls. Check out our number C-043. Unfortunately, not all producers feel the need to offer their customers only the best, so it can happen that their bags contain pepper harvested even four years ago. This then strongly reflects on the quality of the contained pepper, which loses its flavor intensity, may become musty, and have other problems that make it subsequently inedible. The Lot number should always be clearly visible on the packaging In our case, you will find it on the back of the bags near the certifications, which are another sign that Kampot pepper you find with us is a true original, the champagne among peppers, which tastes exceptional and helps where needed.

Peppercorns that you can purchase from us contain a whole mix of flavors and aromas, have different textures, and ultimately also different uses. However, there is one more important thing that cannot be perceived by any of the basic senses. That thing is goodness. Goodness represented by the smiles of farmers in Cambodia, whom you help achieve a better quality of life by purchasing pepper from us in .pepper..field. Direct and fair trade works Life in Cambodia is not easy, and especially not for small farmers, even though the pepper they grow on their plantations reaches the highest quality in the world. When we first walked among the pepper vines and spoke with local farmers, it immediately became clear to us that we wanted to help. We established personal contacts and started buying pepper directly from these small producers. Thanks to direct and fair trade, we can give these people a fair reward for their work, help them fulfill their dreams, and at the same time positively influence the wage conditions that prevail in the Kampot region and among the local farmers. Fulfilled wishes – that is the goodness hidden in every peppercorn Since 2018, we have gradually supported more than 200 small families in this way, helping them secure a better life. Most of the funds are used by families for maintaining their farms and much-needed healthcare. They also try to invest in their children's education, or fulfill big dreams for them. For example, to visit the famous Angkor Wat temple at least once in their lifetime. But our mission is far from over. With every purchased Packagem of pepper, we slowly get closer to our goal of creating such wage conditions among all Cambodian farmers that they receive a fair reward for their work, can be self-sufficient, teach their craft to future generations, and help this magical country further develop economically. Take a look at all our farmers we currently have under our wings. ♥

You might be wondering if we're crazy. After all, everyone notoriously knows the taste of pepper! However, in Czech households, we unfortunately most often encounter pepper from large spice producers who pour pepper of pitifully low quality into bags with peppercorns. Let's embark together on a journey to discover the secret of high-quality genuine pepper, which enchanted us a few years ago and turned our lives upside down.  We are not sellers of hundreds of types of exotic spices from around the world. The only thing that interests us is pepper, and the best pepper in the world. That is why in our offer you will find only pepper imported from the Kampot province located in the Asian country of Cambodia, which we fell in love with immediately upon visiting. You will notice the difference immediately The difference between Kampot pepper and the pepper commonly available in supermarkets is apparent at first glance. Kampot peppercorns are larger, significantly fuller, have a perfect structure, and above all a uniquely rich color compared to ordinary pepper. In contrast, supermarket pepper is dull, often shows signs of mold, and its texture resembles a deflated balloon rather than a grain full of pepper dynamite. The most common "supermarket" manifestation is peppercorns of completely different color, consistency, and size in one bag – indicating unclear origin and age of the pepper.  The scent of the two peppers is also different. While supermarket pepper barely registers any aroma to your nose, with Kampot pepper you find yourself on a pepper plantation the moment you open the bag. When you grind the pepper, you unleash a small storm full not only of the characteristic pepper scent but also tones of citrus, conifers, sweet fruit, and more. But beware – once you taste such pepper, you probably won't want any other and will very quickly develop an addiction. :-) We know the journey of every peppercorn One of the main reasons why our pepper is so distinctly higher quality compared to others is, of course, the unique location where it is grown, but also the speed with which it is transported to the Czech Republic. We purchase pepper directly from farmers and ship it straight to our warehouses, so it cannot happen that it waits somewhere in a dark, damp transshipment point before another reseller shows interest. With us, you also have the assurance that the peppercorns you receive are always larger than 4 mm. This is mandated by the export regulations of Kampot pepper, which are strictly adhered to in Cambodia with maximum precision, manual selection, and tweezers picking. In the Czech Republic, this carefully imported pepper is once again checked on top food-grade machines using laser optics to ensure that you receive only the purest Kampot pepper quality that you deserve.

Now you can order our Kampot pepper and have it at home the same day! At your request, you can even add it to your purchase on Rohlík.cz. You'll never again accidentally cook without the best pepper in the world. :-) To make your journey to pepper as easy as possible Your favorite Kampot pepper can be found on Rohlík in all basic and select varieties – and we will continue to expand the portfolio for you. You can also look forward to gift sets you love the most, or specialties in the form of fresh peppers. We have selected a universal 50 g size in resealable, recyclable pouches with an elegant design, which among other things also serve as great pepper reservoirs for grinders – as they preserve maximum freshness.In the offer on  Rohlík.cz you will find our basic trio of dried peppers – black, red, and white, as well as unique types of select peppers – dark red pepper and green lyophilized pepper, which proudly holds the Golden Fork trophy from the worldwide gastronomic competition Great Taste Awards. Such a pepper portfolio will be enough to surprise even a Michelin-starred chef if they happen to visit you. For each of our peppers, we have written a detailed description and our recommendations for ideal use in the kitchen so you feel at home. And the prices on Rohlík are also ours, homey. We wish you a pleasant, peppery shopping experience!

We became guests of one of the most watched internet televisions in the Czech Republic, which has received several awards for its news and journalistic activities in the viewer poll Crystal Lupa. We went through a tough screening and answered all the curious questions of reporter Michael Rozsypal. Did we defend our Kampot pepper as the best in the world? How did we go from 12 farming families to the current number of 203 families under our wings? And who oversees everything in Cambodia when we are on the other side of the world? Listen to our interview on DVTV, which has been among the most watched in recent weeks. We won’t lie to you, when the invitation to DVTV came, we were extremely happy. Not everyone is invited to this television – for us, it is also feedback that our work in the Czech Republic really means something and has a global impact. That’s why we didn’t hesitate and accepted the invitation.  “We came a bit boldly to the president of the Kampot Pepper Association in Cambodia and told him what we had planned. The first interview with him was quite reserved, but then he completely changed and lit up,” describes David the beginnings of the .pepper..field project. “At the beginning, the situation was complicated also because the borders were almost closed – which is logical after everything Cambodia went through,” Klára recalls.  Do you agree with Klára and David that even today quality pepper is worth its weight in gold? Watch our full interview. Although we have already done several interviews for various TV channels, this time it was different and we must admit that we were also touched by a slight feeling of nervousness. We really are on DVTV! All the more we are pleased that our interview is so popular. We thank you all for the wave of support expressed in the comments and on social networks. We are proud of our amazing .pepper..family that we have in you.

Matteo de Carli and other Michelin-starred chefs fundamentally use pepper grown in Kampot in their kitchens. The reason? Its unique flavor, which can elevate any Michelin dish to the highest level. However, you don't have to be a star-decorated chef to create a dish using Kampot pepper that everyone who tastes it will love. Kampot pepper is nowhere near similar to the peppers bought in supermarkets Its taste is more specific and much more intense, which is also why it deserves a previously unseen place in dishes. To let the flavor of Kampot pepper stand out, it's not necessary to use grams and grams of this precious spice. It is enough to pair it with the right ingredients. A perfect example that the power of pepper can lie in simplicity is the Japanese recipe for preparing edamame pods. Thanks to the pepper, they acquire an incredibly delicious taste in which exotic flavor tones exported from Cambodia are expressed. When using pepper, it is always necessary to remember that, like salt, it intensifies the flavor of ingredients. At the same time, it also changes it. It gives it that slightly earthy and exotic taste, which is the secret known to famous Michelin chefs. It may seem strange, but the taste of pepper is not only suitable for traditional savory dishes Pepper can effectively support the flavor of desserts or mixed drinks as well; you just need to experiment a bit. Believe, however, that crushed peppercorns combined with strawberries will immediately attract the attention of all your guests and seat them comfortably. Don't be afraid to also use the decorative qualities of pepper. Chicken prepared in a hard pepper crust or peppercorns casually lying in fresh pepper sauce are matters that will please not only the taste buds but also the eye of the diner. In short, don't be afraid of pepper, get to know it, play with it, discover completely unknown culinary possibilities with it, and surprise those for whom you most love to cook.

This is not a fairy tale, but thanks to its epic, almost unbelievable story, it could be one. About how the guys from  the Landcraft craft distillery do their job more than well, we all could be convinced last year when our joint .pepper..gin just flew off the shelves. This year, our friendship decided not only to spice it up but to add the intoxicating scent of chocolate and Sicilian oranges. Let Ondra from Landcraft speak, who beautifully wrote down our shared story, the journey that ended with the creation of a new category of circular distillates: nøGin. Or did it just begin? “We found Mr. Olšák... ... he imported organic products from Sicily, ran a gym in Mělník, and probably had orange juice vending machines everywhere. I explained to him what we were about, and he kept frowning: look, don’t take this the wrong way, but I just don’t want to sell you oranges just so you can peel the skins off them. This has to be solved somehow. Let me think it over. The next day he called us again: You know what? I’ve got it. Every Friday and Saturday I make fresh juice at the Holešovice market hall. I throw the peels into bags and then the bags into the trash. When you want them, you can always pick them up on Saturday after noon. And that was it. Although it meant going to the market hall every Saturday, it was manageable on a rotating basis,” and so the peel of Sicilian oranges entered this story first, the only one Landcraft has been using in their distillates since 2019.  “Michal Herůfek shows us his family chocolate factory, a producer of chocolate pralines, a melangeur, and many other wonders. Then we move on to the process of purchasing cocoa beans, their fermentation, and roasting. Here is the roaster. Here the skins are peeled off those beans. We put those into these bags. Wait! Waste? Circular eyes will enlighten us. Michal, would you give us these bags? In the following weeks, we try extracting and distilling cocoa skins. We use Petr’s education in organic chemistry, vacuum, fat separators, and other tricks so that cocoa butter, which the skins are full of, does not get into the final product. In the end, we succeed, and the result is a distillate that smells like freshly poured hot chocolate.” You already know chocolate from the Herufeks well from us in connection with our Kampot pepper. We could imagine this combination also in alcohol, so we said: why not. What is negin? "When Klára and David then come up with the question of whether we are ready for the next .pepper..gin. edition, we try to persuade them that it doesn't have to be gin. Look, today anyone can make gin. Let's try negin. What is negin? Simply something like gin, only you don't put juniper in it," What? Is that possible?  The guys explained to us that yes, it is. That gin is a category of juniper-based distillates, whose taste everyone can imagine. However, there are huge differences among individual gins: in some, there may be so little juniper that it is practically unnoticeable. Their core is formed by other herbs and additives. But the name gin is so significant that they don't omit it.  Our nørGin shows that it doesn't need a category, but it doesn't hide its origin. It is characterized by distillation in ultra-fine alcohol, where all three essences – green Kampot pepper, chocolate, and orange – were extracted separately beforehand. We found out that juniper is not needed at all for this distillate to be complex in taste and aroma. A normal label would be quite boring, we said. So we finished this rebellious work at the Butterflies&Hurricanes art house, where the artists designed the right, distinctive... A label? Not at all. These are fragments of our story. There are 19 of them in total, and only you can choose what form your nørGin will take. They represent the basic values of all of us who stand behind nørGin: circularity, ecology, sustainability, love for the planet, for our work, and for the people around us. And the recommendation from the guys at Landcraft? "Alone? Divine. With tonic? Brilliant." And we just add that the absolutely brilliant tonic is precisely their To_Nic, or the grapefruit soda from Imperial. :-)

It has been three years since we decided to follow the legacy of the old seafarers and start importing the best spices in the world to Europe, pepper from Kampot. During that time, we have established cooperation with hundreds of farmers, dozens of the best chefs from around the world, received several significant awards, and created countless smiles on faces, as evidenced by our 100% satisfaction rating on various platforms. However, now it is time to take our entire project further. The magic of direct trade And literally so! One of the cornerstones of our business was the desire to help farmers in Cambodia through trade here in Europe. Valuable tools served this purpose, such as direct trade, regular visits to the owners of local farms, and financial and material support for those farmers who truly need it. Our goal remains to gradually establish cooperation with as many families as possible who grow pepper in Kampot, Cambodia, and to purchase an increasing volume of their production from partner farms. However, to do this, we ourselves need to expand, specifically by finding new customers for the peppercorns who have not yet discovered the magic of Kampot pepper. Kampot pepper to the whole world We want to find these customers abroad, specifically in countries such as Germany, France, Italy, and also England. Foreign clients already buy pepper from us, but thanks to the innovations we have prepared, we want to meet foreign demand much more. The first to benefit will be customers from Italy and France, countries renowned for their refined cuisine and which will certainly welcome the best pepper in the world with open arms.  And so that local customers best understand that we are not only bringing them quality pepper but a much more sophisticated philosophy of the entire brand, we have prepared a completely new form of communication for them, based on four themes that are most important to us. These themes are taste, authenticity, goodness, and luxury gifts. More about each of them next time.

Whether you are among the passionate cooks who spend every free moment in the kitchen at home, or cooking is just a way for you to quiet a rumbling stomach, you will still have one thing in common. Everyone likes to enjoy something truly good that brings a smile to their face and satisfies their craving taste buds. But the question is, what exactly will it be? What will I cook today? A classic question asked daily not only here but by millions of women and men. If you are asking yourself this question too, we have good news for you. On our website, you will find an endless variety of recipes from the greatest culinary stars not only of the Czech gastronomic scene. As you might guess, all the recipes we put together with them have one thing in common, and that is Kampot pepper. Through these recipes, we want to show you how versatile pepper is as a spice. The number of dishes that can be prepared with it is truly countless, and it’s definitely not just about steaks. Chefs and food bloggers from across the country and abroad They will all teach you on our blog how to prepare unique savory and sweet dishes using Kampot pepper, how to work with its spiciness, subtly enhance the flavors of other ingredients, and how to surprise every guest from Cambodia who visits you for dinner with its taste. Set out into the world of higher culinary experiences that can also take place in your kitchen. Explore, experiment, and discover flavors you never dreamed of before. Draw inspiration and improve your cooking skills under the guidance of top gastronomic professionals and the best pepper in the world. Enjoy your meal!

Kampot pepper is among the best spices in the world. Its taste is so exceptional that the best chefs awarded with Michelin stars cook with it to be able to serve dishes of the highest quality from their kitchens. Thanks to .pepper..field, you can offer your guests similarly high-quality food without needing a Michelin star. What's new in the partner restaurants that pepper with us in a big way? In the Prague Kantýna and ESKA by Ambiente you can find us not only at the counter but also on the menu. At the counter, you can taste all the peppers and buy them to take home. On the menu, you can taste all kinds of peppers including fresh novelties. And places like Kantýna have plenty of them! Let yourself be seduced by quality meat and chef Lukáš Dráb, who knows exactly which pepper complements which type of meat. At the prestigious restaurant Le Grill in Prague 1, where the friendly chef Jarda Hlavsa cooks, you can try our fermented pepper on the November menu.  At SOHO chef Tomáš Mrvík will prepare a perfect tomahawk steak with a Kampot pepper sauce for you. Combined with the newly renovated restaurant environment, it is literally a gastronomic experience! Perlová voda court outside Prague cooks with us daily – you will rarely find any pepper other than ours on the grinder here, as chef Ondra really does not skimp on quality! Come here for the weekend and taste from morning till evening. Vínograf at Senovážné still has pastrami on the menu with our pepper from the joint September event. And at our beloved Casa De Carli you will find a monthly specialty perfectly tuned to the last detail – but we won’t reveal the November one yet so as not to spoil all the surprises! Do you want to pepper with us too? For gastronomic establishments of this type, we prepare special offers including bulk advantageous Package, thanks to which the local chefs always have a sufficiently large supply of Kampot pepper and are thus always able to include perfectly balanced dishes with a touch of Cambodian spiciness on their menus. How exceptional the pepper we are talking about is is proven by the fact that our products were awarded the highest recognition by the London Guild of Fine Foods Great Taste – and our pepper even received the gastronomic Oscar in the form of the Golden Fork. It is simply a product unequalled in the world that brings joy and exceptional taste everywhere it is used. Not only will your guests love your dishes thanks to it, but by purchasing it you will also help the farmers who grew the pepper in distant Kampot. By the way – if you are an operator, owner, or want to learn more about us and our restaurants, we will gladly tell you everything!

Salt and pepper are the basics of every kitchen, we would find them in every restaurant and just to be sure, we have them on every dining table. Why have these two ingredients captured the hearts of Europeans as well as the inhabitants of the North American continent? And what makes them get along so well? The reason why salt and pepper have earned a firm place on our tables is their ability to enhance the flavor of the served dish. While salt can highlight the taste of proteins above all, pepper, on the other hand, adds its characteristic aroma where it would otherwise be missing. Just potatoes, nothing more We must realize that in the past, it was often the only way to add at least some emotion to food. Our ancestors did not always have so many ingredients and so many options for interesting seasoning. Often, the main ingredient on their plate was just potatoes and vegetables. Meat was a rarity, as were more exotic spices. That is why pepper and salt were the best way to season plain potatoes or root vegetables. Interestingly, if we look at other parts of the world, pepper and salt do not play such a prominent role. In Asia, their place is taken by fish sauce or crushed red chili. In Mexico, it is lime, salsa, and coriander, and in Ethiopia, for example, it is awaze paste, whose base is chili. Rarity However, let us not think that salt and pepper were readily available seasonings in every tavern already in the Middle Ages. At that time, salt was more available, but it was not used for seasoning but mainly for its preservative properties. Large quantities of meat and fish were salted, which allowed these ingredients to survive long journeys across oceans. It was sailors who eventually began to import pepper from afar, which was originally a commodity for the elite. Its wider popularization happened only in the 18th and especially the 19th century, when the combination of pepper and salt began to appear on tables more and more frequently. The right choice for our grinders We preserve the tradition to this day, and that is why pepper and salt are the most used combination of spices and seasonings in the kitchen. And now we know that when both ingredients are of high quality, it is enough to make the dish simply divine! With our Kampot pepper you will always season flawlessly, and with coarse sea salt from Kampot suitable for grinders you will perfectly flavor anything you are currently preparing. Various colorful grinders will help you decide which one to assign to which ingredient!

Enjoying food that is thoroughly scented and seasoned with pepper, or preparing food where random explosions of pepper flavor occur during consumption? A question you can answer by adjusting your grinder. The finer you grind the pepper into the dish, the more it will be intertwined throughout its content. On the other hand, larger fragments will be like small packets full of flavor surprises, where you will never be sure when you will encounter them while eating. Let's take a look together at what the individual sizes of ground peppercorns cause in a dish. Whole Pepper Using whole peppercorns makes the most sense if you want to add a gentle taste and aroma of pepper to your dish. It is suitable for use in soups, marinades, sauces, and also when roasting larger pieces of meat. With a whole peppercorn, you are sure of the freshest content hidden beneath the surface of its shell. Large Fragments If you crush a peppercorn into 5 to 6 larger pieces, you get a beautiful decorative element for the top of your creamy soups, pasta, or plates with sauce. At the same time, you prepare a refined surprise full of unexpected pepper flavor, which will add a completely new fun level to your food. Coarsely Ground A rich pepper flavor, where not only the sharpness of the pepper stands out but especially its other taste and aromatic tones, will be ensured by coarsely ground pepper. Especially with Kampot pepper, you will be able to enjoy its unique flavor, which will not be unnecessarily overwhelmed by spiciness. We recommend this grinding! Medium-Coarse Ground If you sometimes go to a restaurant and pour the contents of the pepper shaker from the table onto your hand, in most cases you will get medium-coarse ground pepper. This is the most commonly known way to lightly season a dish after final preparation. It is suitable for lighter dishes such as chicken, sauces, or salad dressings based on yogurt or mayonnaise. Finely Ground Pepper A smooth, almost powdery consistency allows you to season a dish without the pepper being almost noticeable in the food. However, do not be fooled by this subtlety. By grinding the pepper very finely, you bring out its sharp character the most. The ideal choice wherever you want to add a little heat and hide the pepper, from various dressings to soups. The flavor accent here somewhat fades, and generally, we do not recommend this grinding much because the too fine powder can be slightly suffocating. Our tip: Take a look at the section of our grinders, which will flawlessly help you grind Kampot pepper and salt in all sizes. :-)