Discovery Kit: Tellicherry Pepper, Idukki Cardamom, Lakadong Turmeric | GI-Tagged (80g)

Three spices. Three regions. One box that changes how you cook. The Nilgiri Marten Discovery Kit brings together our three most celebrated single-origin spices, each carrying a Geographical Indication (GI) tag from the Government of India. These are not blended, diluted, or warehoused. They come straight from the farmers who grow them, packed within weeks of harvest. Most people who try single-origin spices for the first time say the same thing: they had no idea regular spices were this different. The aroma is the first clue. The colour is the second. By the time you taste it, you already know. What's Inside Three Spices, Three Stories Tellicherry Black Pepper 20g GI Tagged Piper nigrum Kali Mirch (Hindi) · Kurumulaku (Malayalam) Wayanad, Kerala · Malabar Coast From ancient pepper vines near Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary in Wayanad, Kerala. Only peppercorns that grow to 4.75mm or larger earn the Tellicherry name, roughly 10% of each harvest. These bold peppercorns develop higher concentrations of piperine and essential oils on the vine, producing sharp heat with floral and fruity undertones that regular pepper simply cannot match. 4.25mm+ Pinhead Grade Top 10% Of Harvest Floral Fruity Notes How to use Crush fresh over fried eggs, grilled meat, pasta, or even fresh fruit. Pre-ground pepper loses 30% of its aroma within a week. Once you crack Tellicherry, you will understand why. Idukki Green Cardamom 20g GI #72 Elettaria cardamomum Elaichi (Hindi) · Elakka (Malayalam) Idukki, Kerala · Periyar Tiger Reserve Grown in the mist-covered hills at the edge of Periyar Tiger Reserve, at 800 to 1,300 metres altitude. Our 8mm+ bold grade pods contain more seeds and higher essential oil content than standard varieties. One bold pod does the work of two to three smaller ones. The warm, spicy-sweet aroma with hints of lemon and mint is the signature of true Idukki cardamom, historically traded through the port of Alleppey and sought after by spice merchants worldwide. 8mm+ Bold Grade 1,300m Altitude Lemon Mint Notes How to use Crush one to two pods into your chai. Use half your normal quantity. The aroma will fill your kitchen before the water boils. Lakadong Turmeric 40g · 2 × 20g pouches GI #336 Curcuma longa Haldi (Hindi) · Shynrai (Khasi) Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya From the Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya, where the Pnar tribe has cultivated this golden treasure for generations. Regular turmeric contains 2 to 3% curcumin. Lakadong turmeric contains 7 to 12%, nearly three times more. This is not marketing, it is measurable chemistry. You will use half the quantity and get deeper colour, stronger flavour, and greater potency in every dish. 7-12% Curcumin 3× More Potent Pnar Tribe Heritage How to use Add a quarter teaspoon to warm milk with honey and a pinch of black pepper for golden milk. The colour will be deeper than anything you have seen before. Black pepper increases curcumin absorption by up to 2,000%. Why Start Here The Gentlest Way In If you have never tried single-origin spices before, this kit is the simplest way to taste the difference. Each pouch comes with an origin card telling the story of where your spice was grown, and a surprise coupon inside for your next order. What Sets Us Apart No Middlemen. No Blending. Every spice in this kit is GI-tagged, meaning its origin is certified by the Government of India. We source directly from farming communities, not from trading markets or warehouse blends. You can trace each spice back to its exact region, sometimes to the exact village. No middlemen, no blending, no fillers, no artificial colour. This is not a gift box filled with generic masala. This is an introduction to what real spices taste like. The Nilgiri Marten Promise We Visit. We Meet. We Taste. We visit the farms. We meet the farmers. We taste before we source. Every spice we sell is ethically sourced, fairly traded, and fully traceable to its origin.