Description
Tucked away in the village of Magundi, South India, the Mascarenhas family has quietly nurtured a tradition of growing bold, flavourful black pepper. Each red berry is handpicked at peak ripeness and sun-dried in open yards a method that locks in the spice’s natural oils, heat, and rich depth. At the heart of this story is Lionel Mascarenhas, who first introduced the original Panniyur variety to the farm an heirloom pepper from Southern India, prized for its robust aroma and fiery complexity. Grown under a lush canopy of jungle trees, daddaps, and silver oaks at St. Margaret Estate, this pepper isn’t just a spice it’s a legacy. A wild, aromatic bombshell that thrives alongside coffee shrubs, delivering a distinct, untamed taste of the land it calls home.
