Tag: Peppery taste

Chewing on fresh sneezewort leaves traditionally offered relief from toothache due to its distinct numbing effect. For those asking, 'What does Sneezewort taste like?', the flavor is a surprising combination of herbal, peppery, and a tingling sensation reminiscent of Sichuan pepper.

According to ancient Roman accounts, rocket was once considered an aphrodisiac, but its culinary reputation today hinges on a much more complex and divisive quality: its flavor. So, is rocket a bitter green, or is the peppery taste something else entirely?