Szechwan (also spelled Szechuan) peppercorns are a true taste sensation like none other in the spice world. They are very fragrant, slightly woody, with a hint of citrus. When you bite into a berry, you’ll taste an immediate citrus like flavor, followed by a slight numbing effect which bursts into a tingling sensation on the tip of your tongue. This sensation is caused by an enzyme releasing, thus waking up your mouth and intensifying all the intermingling flavors.
