Sansho Pepper Powder
Praised for its bright, citrus aroma and mala-like numbing sensation, there's nothing quite like Sansho pepper. It is one of the oldest known spices in human history and a favorite of Japanese cooks. This powder is stone milled from three varieties of Sansho pepper and the depth of flavor shines.
0.35oz packet
about the producer
yamatsu tsujita
Yamatsu Tsujita is a spice company based just outside of Osaka that is famous for their shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven spice mix) and stone-ground sansho pepper. The company is helmed by 4th generation owner Hiroyuki Tsujita, a man passionate about his craft. Tsujita-san knows each supplier personally and even helps them during harvest time. As a master blender, he knows that each ingredient has its own best season.
Tsujita-san's dedication led him to the Takanotsume (Hawk’s Claw) chili pepper, a native of Japan that had been almost completely forgotten. Tsujita-san is now the only one who grows this pepper. He prizes it for its aroma and heat. As the main component of shichimi togarashi, Tsujita-san’s use of this chili really sets his product apart from the rest.