Ground Tellicherry Black Pepper Pavone: the king of spices, ready for service
Ground Tellicherry black pepper in a 500 g shaker, supplied in a professional case of 6 pieces. Tellicherry is the most prized grade of black pepper in the world: the berries are left on the vine until fully ripe on India's Malabar coast, then sun-dried and graded by size. The result is an intense, warm and slightly fruity aroma that ordinary black pepper cannot match. The ready-to-use fine grind and the dosing holes in the cap make seasoning fast and precise on a busy line.
What Tellicherry pepper is and where it comes from
Tellicherry takes its name from the ancient Indian port of Thalassery (Tellicherry), a historic spice-trading hub on the Malabar coast in the southwest of India. Black pepper (Piper nigrum) has been cultivated there for over two thousand years in a humid tropical climate that is ideal for the vine. Tellicherry is not a different plant: it is a quality grade. Only the largest, most mature berries earn the name, which is why the aroma is rounder and more complex than standard ground pepper.
The Pavone brand and Pavone Garuti
Pavone is the spice line of Pavone Garuti S.r.l., a Roman company founded in 1955 that selects, blends and packs spices and aromatic herbs with artisan care. The house sources whole peppercorns, controls the grind and fills each shaker so that the spice reaches the kitchen fresh and consistent batch after batch. The 500 g format in a case of 6 is built for professional continuity rather than retail single units.
Aroma and sensory profile
Expect a deep, woody pungency with citrus and pine top notes and a lingering warmth on the palate. A fine, even grind releases the volatile oils quickly, so a small dose delivers a big impact. Because those aromatic oils are fragile, the flavour is at its best when the pepper is added late rather than boiled for a long time.
Technical specifications
Net content 500 g per shaker, case of 6 shakers. Plastic shaker with a red flip cap and dosing holes. Origin of the pepper: India. Long-life dry product: store in a cool, dry place, away from light and heat. Best kept sealed between uses to preserve aroma. EAN 8009545001833.
Professional uses in the kitchen
Spaghetti cacio e pepe: the Roman classic where Pecorino Romano and abundant black pepper are the only seasoning. Toast the pepper briefly in the pan, then mantecate off the heat with pasta water and cheese. Steak au poivre: press a generous crust of cracked pepper onto the meat before searing. Cacio e pepe variations, carbonara finishing, pepper sauces and bisques: add the pepper near the end so the volatile notes survive. Cured-meat boards, fresh cheeses and grilled vegetables also benefit from a final twist of Tellicherry. Typical dose: 0.5-1 g per portion, adjusted to the dish.
Common mistakes to avoid
Do not boil pepper for a long time at high heat: above 80 °C the aromatic oils dissipate and only the heat remains. Do not grind a week's worth in advance: ground pepper loses aroma faster than whole peppercorns, so keep the shaker sealed. Do not confuse Tellicherry with generic black pepper or, worse, with fillers: true Tellicherry comes from selected ripe Malabar berries.
Pairings and cross-selling
Natural companions are Pecorino Romano and aged pecorino for cacio e pepe, dried pasta, extra virgin olive oil and sea salt. On a cheese board, Tellicherry pepper pairs with peppered pecorino and fresh cheeses.
Delivery and logistics
B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Direct distribution across Zurich, Winterthur, Uster, Schaffhausen, St. Gallen, Aargau, Bern and Basel. For Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, Sion), Valais and the Grisons (Chur, Davos) delivery within 24-48 hours via partner couriers (Swiss Post, Planzer, Galliker). As an ambient dry product, no cold chain is required: ideal for stocking up. Service tailored for restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, delicatessens, gelato shops, pastry labs, Italian grocery stores and private customers passionate about Italian cuisine.
Who it is for
Designed for pizzerias, trattorias, gourmet restaurants, hotels, catering kitchens, canteens and delicatessens that need a reliable, high-quality black pepper in a practical professional format.
