One of the most coveted spices since ancient times, pepper is still the world's number one seasoning. Grown on a tropical flowering vine, peppercorns are actually the plant's fruit or berries, and they're harvested at different times to produce black, white, green, and red varieties.

One of the most coveted spices since ancient times, pepper is still the world's number one seasoning. Grown on a tropical flowering vine, peppercorns are actually the plant's fruit or berries, and they're harvested at different times to produce black, white, green, and red varieties.