Szechuan buds, for sure. Looks like a little bud that someone nipped off a weed in the front yard, but man, it produces the weirdest sensation in the mouth. It’s like a strong electric tingling, followed by a persistant numbness. It’s not a flavor really at all, just this freaky sensation.
They’re just coming on the scene in the States, and are starting to pop up in extreme foodie circles.
Here’s an article about it.