Sichuan Pepper
Citrusy, numbing, woody, electric.
Impact 3/5 · Whisper · adds mid to late.
Sichuan Pepper
AromaticsCitrusy, numbing, woody, electric
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DUAL: Aromatics + Heat Bringers. Numbing (mala) sensation.
Hydroxy-alpha-sanshool is moderately volatile. Grocery Sichuan pepper — if available — often lacks the electric tingle of freshly sourced. Impact adjusted from 4 to 3. Source from specialist if the numbing effect is key to the blend.