Need Good Source for Szechuan Peppercorns please…

[Thom]

Hope this is not off topic butdoes anyone know of a good source for authentic (and mouth numbing) Szechuan peppercorns???  I have found some on Amazon but they are very expensive and I personally haven't talked to anyone that has ordered them from really anywhere, so I am always leary. 
 
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!  
 
Thanks!
 
Thom

 

[DaQatz]

This is where I normally buy mine. http://www.herbco.com/c-202-szechuan.aspx

 

[Thom]

Thanks DaQatz!

 

[SmokenFire]

I buy from The Spice House regularly.  They are a great family owned business who put out high quality products.

 

[ShowMeDaSauce]

myspicesage has them too
 
https://www.myspicesage.com/sichuan-peppercorns-p-1009.html

 

[Thom]

Thanks everyone…I really appreciate it!  I don't know how many know this, but real Szechuan (or also called Sichuan) peppercorns have only been legal to import into the U.S. since 2005.  It had something to do with a citrus canker bacteria they thought they might carry so now the peppercorns have to be heated to 160F.  I have read that unfortunately it affects the taste as to not be as flavorful as before heating.

 

[MeatHead1313]

Check out any local Asian grocers if you have some nearby. I picked up a huge bag earlier this year for only a couple of dollars. Pretty sure they're Szechuan as they numb the mouth, but it's only labelled as peppercorns in English.