Cubebs

Cubebs, also known as Java pepper or tailed pepper, are the dried berries of the plant Piper cubeba. Cubebs come from the Piper cubeba plant, a climbing vine native to Java and other parts of Southeast Asia. Cubebs are small, dark brown berries with a distinctive “tail” or stem attached, resembling a tiny spiked ball. Cubebs have a unique flavour that is peppery, pungent, and slightly bitter. They are often described as having a more complex taste than regular black pepper.