Workshop | Pepper is awesome. Full stop. 27.08.2026
CHF 80.–
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Please note: workshops are held in German.
Spice Academy “Manufaktur Funke”
Workshop | Pepper is awesome. Full stop.
Duration: 2.5–3 hours
Date: Thursday, 27 August 2026 Time: 18:00–20:30
Who it’s for: Anyone who has always wanted to know more about spices. Prior knowledge? You don’t need any. Curiosity? Absolutely.
What to expect: You’ll taste up to 30 different kinds of pepper – from fruity to tongue-numbing. You’ll learn why white pepper is hotter than black, what sets real pepper apart from fake, and how to spot quality. At the end you’ll create your own pepper blend and take it home with you.
A workshop that changes your kitchen.
Forget everything you think you know about pepper
Date: Thursday, 27 August 2026 Time: 18:00–20:30 Location: Manufaktur Funke, Heiden
Pepper sits in every kitchen. Usually next to the salt, usually pre-ground, usually in the cupboard since 2019. And usually about as exciting as a car park in Buchs.
That's what we change.
In this Pepper Workshop you'll find out why pepper was once worth its weight in gold – and why the stuff from the supermarket definitely doesn't deserve that reputation. You'll learn what makes a premium pepper, why white pepper is hotter than black (yes, really) and why "cayenne pepper" isn't actually pepper at all.
What to expect at the Pepper Workshop
Smell. Taste. Marvel.
Together we taste up to 30 different kinds of pepper. You smell, grind, chew – and suddenly realise that pepper isn't simply "hot", but can be fruity, floral, lemony or earthy. And yes, one of them numbs your tongue. That's on purpose.
Knowledge that sticks
- Green, black, white, red – one plant, four faces. How does that work?
- Long pepper, Sichuan, cubeb – who's part of the family and who just married in?
- When to grind, when to chop, when to leave whole?
- What piperine does for your digestion (spoiler: more than you think)
- Freshly ground vs. shop-bought – the difference you'll never forget again
- Storage & shelf life: We do the water test. Does your pepper sink? Good. Does it float? Let's talk.
- The "Swicy" trend: Why heat and sweetness are conquering kitchens right now
Your own pepper blend
At the end you create an individual pepper blend for your favourite dish. You take it home – together with the knowledge of how to use it properly.
What you take away
After this Pepper Workshop you know:
- Which pepper suits which dish
- What an off-flavour is and how to spot it
- Why you'll never again buy "just pepper"
Price & details
CHF 80.– per person Incl. tastings, materials and your self-created pepper blend to take home.
Duration: 2.5–3 hours Prior knowledge: None required
Pepper is awesome. Full stop. And after this workshop you'll know why, too.
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