Thai Peppercorn Harvest Phrik Thai พริกไทย

White, black and green peppercorns all come from the same vine. They grow in clusters and are harvested in various stages of growth. Green peppercorns are young when they are dehydrated with a resulting mild flavour. The black peppercorns are left on the vine to fully mature and develop a stronger flavor profile. White peppercorns are black peppercorns which have been soaked to remove the outer casing. This gives the white peppercorns a more intense flavour.Peppercorns are, by monetary value, the most widely traded spice in the world. Vietnam is the world's largest producer and exporter of pepper.Black pepper is produced from the still-green unripe drupes of the pepper plant. White pepper consists of the seed of the pepper plant alone, with the darker-colored skin of the pepper fruit removed. Ripe red peppercorns can also be dried in a way that retains the colour.