Kampot pepper carries a Protected Geographical Indication, the same kind of designation that protects Champagne. Grown on small farms in Cambodia's Kampot and Kep regions, picked by hand, and dried in the sun, it keeps the bright citrus and floral notes that fade from mass-market pepper long before it reaches your grinder.

Buying it this way matters beyond your kitchen. Every pouch supports the small growers who keep a centuries-old tradition alive, and the biodegradable packaging keeps the footprint small.