Espelette Pepper (Piment d'Espelette)
- Hand-Harvested
- Same producer from Basque Region since 10 years
- Smoky flavor and mild heat
Experience the unique flavor of Piment d'Espelette, AOC certified since 2000, a deep red pepper renowned for its exceptional taste and aroma.
Grown in the picturesque Basque region of Southwest France, this pepper is hand-harvested and offers a distinctive alternative to traditional pepper.
With its smoky undertones and mild heat, the Espelette chili adds a nuanced spiciness and a blend of fruity and toasted notes to your dishes, making it a perfect seasoning for elevating a wide range of culinary creations.
Soup, scrambled egg, omelette, grilled meat, piperade, steamed fish, fresh cheese.
The seasoning has become such a cherished commodity that it has been given a protected designation by the European Union, ensuring that only peppers grown in the Espelette region may be labelled as Piment d'Espelette. Oliviers & Co 's Piment d'Espelette has been produced for almost 10 years by Pierre Gassuan in the village of Ustaritz.