"powerful aromas"

#13229556

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, China, on April 12, 2025, a woman stirs a chili fermentation vat at the Wang Feng factory, where chilies macerate slowly. She carefully monitors the subtle balance of heat, humidity, and resting time--conditions essential for the chilies to fully release their powerful, complex aromas. This precise gesture, repeated daily, embodies a patient alchemy at the heart of Sichuan's culinary traditions, preserving ancestral know-how.

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#13229598

23 January 2026

In Hanyuan, Sichuan Province, China, on April 13, 2025, the village of Hanyuan is renowned for its production of red Sichuan pepper. The village cultivates this spice with powerful aromas that flavor and enhance traditional Sichuan dishes.

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#13229599

23 January 2026

In Hanyuan, Sichuan Province, China, on April 13, 2025, the village of Hanyuan is renowned for its production of red Sichuan pepper. The village cultivates this spice with powerful aromas that flavor and enhance traditional Sichuan dishes.

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#13229557

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, China, on April 12, 2025, a man carefully stirs chili fermentation vats at the Wang Feng factory, where chilies macerate slowly. He closely monitors the subtle balance of heat, humidity, and resting time--conditions essential for the chilies to fully release their powerful, complex aromas. This precise gesture, repeated daily, embodies a patient alchemy at the heart of Sichuan's culinary traditions, preserving ancestral know-how.

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#13229558

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 12, 2025, Sichuan peppercorns, with their powerful citrusy aroma, are offered for sale at one of the city's most renowned markets. A staple of Sichuan cuisine, this iconic spice awakens the palate with its slightly numbing effect.

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#13229560

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 12, 2025, Sichuan peppercorns, with their powerful citrusy aroma, are offered for sale at one of the city's most renowned markets. A staple of Sichuan cuisine, this iconic spice awakens the palate with its slightly numbing effect.

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#13229561

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 12, 2025, Sichuan peppercorns, with their powerful citrusy aroma, are offered for sale at one of the city's most renowned markets. A staple of Sichuan cuisine, this iconic spice awakens the palate with its slightly numbing effect.

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