{"title":"Summer Favorites","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom summer grilling to everyday meals, discover small-batch spices that bring bold, vibrant flavor to every dish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"idukki-black-peppercorn","title":"Black Peppercorn","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBlack Peppercorn\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhole peppercorns · Single origin · Kerala, India\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the pepper we reach for every morning.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshly cracked, it’s vibrant and full of life — opening with a citrusy, tropical note, followed by a gentle heat that builds gradually and lingers just long enough to savor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s an everyday pepper, especially over eggs, pasta, avocado, or sandwiches, where its freshness and balance transform simple meals into something memorable. 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With deep on-ground knowledge and hands-on oversight, he works closely with smallholder farms practicing natural and regenerative methods while ensuring fair wages and basic amenities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe peppercorns are harvested at peak maturity, carefully cleaned and sun-dried to preserve their essential oils and full character, then shipped in small batches to maintain freshness and integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright and layered with citrusy top notes, followed by a clean, steady heat. Woody undertones and a cool, high-altitude freshness give way to a lingering, balanced finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow We Use It\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack pepper works across almost everything. 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