Idukki Green Cardamom

Grown at 800 to 1,300 metres in the mist-covered hills near Periyar Tiger Reserve, this GI-tagged cardamom is graded by pod size — Bold grade (8mm+) pods pack significantly higher essential oil content, so one bold pod does the work of 2 to 3 smaller pods.

8mm+

Bold Grade

High

Oil Content

2-3x

More Potent

PP bags (25 kg / 50 kg)Jute bagsVacuum-sealed pouches (on request)Custom retail packsPrivate labelling available

Product Details

Origin: Idukki, Kerala, India — near Periyar Tiger Reserve, GI Tagged
HS Code: 0908.31 / 0908.32
Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomum
Storage: Cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture
Shelf Life: 12–18 months from packaging date
MOQ: 250 kg
Private Label: Available

Origin

Idukki, Kerala, India — near Periyar Tiger Reserve, GI Tagged

HS Code

0908.31 / 0908.32

Moisture

≤ 10%

Purity

100% pure & natural Idukki green cardamom; no artificial colours, no fillers or adulterants

Shelf Life

12–18 months from packaging date

Private Label

Available

MOQ

250 kg

Storage

Cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture

Botanical Name

Elettaria cardamomum

Monthly Supply Capacity

Bulk & container loads (MT basis)

Applications

Tea & beverage blends
Culinary & spice blends
Bakery & confectionery
Nutraceuticals

Available Sizes

Bold grade (8mm+)Medium gradeWhole podsGround powder (on request)25 kg50 kg

Varieties / Grades

Idukki Green Cardamom – Bold Grade (8mm+) (GI Tagged)

Appearance & Aroma

Vibrant green pods with high chlorophyll retention, a sign of careful post-harvest drying; Bold grade (8mm+) pods are larger and denser, with more seeds per pod than smaller grades.

Warm, spicy-sweet aroma with distinctive citrus and mint notes; Bold grade pods carry significantly higher essential oil content than smaller grades — one bold pod replaces 2 to 3 smaller pods.

Tasting Notes

Warm, spicy-sweet base with distinctive hints of lemon and mint. Crush 1 to 2 pods into chai. Use half what you normally would.

Quality & Purity Standards