Ma. 麻. The citrusy aromas and numbing-vibrating effect of Sichuan pepper, a.k.a. flower pepper (huajiao).

It is one of the oldest spices in East Asia – and one of the newest and most interesting spices in the rest of the world.

La. 辣. The spicy flavor and pungent effect of chilli.

The oldest spice of the Americas, the essential spice of much of Asia – and China shows that it is about aroma and flavor, not just its hot kick!

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