Cubeb is the dried, unripe fruit of a perennial trailing plant native to the East Indies. Although it is in the pepper family, the fruit is technically a drupe not a peppercorn. However, as a spice, cubeb is used like allspice or whole peppercorns and is used as seasoning in Moroccan, North African, Indonesian and Asian cuisines. Cubeb is also a traditional flavoring agent for premium alcoholic beverages, often in combination with juniper berry. In fact, cubeb is an ingredient in Russian Pertsovka gin and Bombay Sapphire gin.
Cubeb Berry whole, 1/4 lb
Also known as Java Pepper and Tailed Pepper, the dried berries of Piper cubeba resemble black peppercorns in appearance but taste a bit more allspice.
Whole cubeb berries are used to flavor alcoholic beverages and are featured in African and Moroccan cuisines, most notably as an ingredient in savory soups, stews and baked goods.
