Product
GI TaggedTellicherry Black Pepper
"Tellicherry" is a strict size grade, not a variety — only peppercorns measuring 4.25mm or larger from Wayanad, Kerala earn the name, roughly 10% of each harvest. Our GI-tagged TGSEB (Special Extra Bold) grade at 4.75mm+ represents barely 1% of India's annual pepper crop, developing citrus, floral, and pine-like aromatics no smaller peppercorn can match.
4.75mm+
Pinhead Size
TGSEB
Top 1% Grade
1-2.6%
Essential Oil
Wayanad, Kerala, India — historic Thalasseri (Tellicherry) trading centre since 1708, GI Tagged
0904.11 / 0904.12
≤ 10% – 12%
100% pure & natural Tellicherry black pepper; no artificial colours, no fillers, no adulterants, no chemical treatment
12–18 months from packaging date
Available
500 kg
Cool, dry place
Piper nigrum
Applications
- Finishing spice for fine dining
- Culinary & spice blends
- Foodservice
- Food & beverage manufacturing
Available Sizes
Varieties / Grades
Appearance & Aroma
Large, wrinkled berries strictly size-graded — Tellicherry at 4.25mm and above, with our TGSEB (Special Extra Bold) grade at 4.75mm+ representing barely 1% of India's annual crop; berries left 2–3 extra weeks on the vine for maximum density before harvest.
Essential oil content of 1%–2.6%; sharp, building heat with complex floral, fruity, pine, and citrus undertones developed through extended vine-ripening — a finishing spice best ground fresh, not a cooking spice.
Tasting Notes
Sharp, building heat with complex floral, fruity, and citrus undertones. A finishing spice, not a cooking spice. Grind fresh, always.
Quality & Purity Standards
- 100% pure & natural Tellicherry pepper
- GI Tagged
- Graded to the Spices Board of India's formal size-grading system (codified 1962)
- No artificial colours, no fillers, no adulterants, no chemical treatment
Moisture & Contaminant Control
Moisture content ≤ 10%–12%; tested for aflatoxin and salmonella; complies with EU, USA & Middle East food safety norms
Processing Methods
- Hand-picked after 2–3 extra weeks of vine-ripening
- Naturally sun-dried or controlled machine-dried (batch-wise)
- Machine-cleaned, size-graded & Sortex selected
- Hand-inspection before final packing; low-temperature grinding for powder
Nearest Loading Ports
Certifications & Compliance
- GI Tag Certified
- FSSAI Registered
- Spices Board Registered
- APEDA Registered
- IEC & GST Compliant
- Third-party inspection supported: SGS / Intertek / Buyer-nominated agency
