Manarcadu Social Service Society

Kottayam, Kerala

Two main species of coffee are cultivated Arabica coffee, Robusta coffee, accounts for about 20 percent and differs from the Arabica coffees in terms of taste.

The nutmeg tree is evergreen, with oblong egg-shaped leaves and small, bell-like light yellow flowers that give off a distinct aroma when in bloom. The fruit is light yellow with red and green markings, resembling an apricot or a large plum Mace is a form of spice made from the waxy red covering which covers nutmeg seeds The Nutmeg tree is important for two spices derived from the fruit, Nutmeg and Mace. Mace is a strong aromatic, resinous and warm in taste. It is similar to nutmeg; however, it generally has a finer aroma than nutmeg. Mace is the ground outer covering (Aril) of the nutmeg seed.

Cocoa bean (also cacao bean, [1] often simply cocoa and cacao is the dried and fully fermented fatty seed of Theobroma cacao, from which cocoa solids and cocoa butter are extracted. They are the basis of chocolate.The cocoa bean was a common currency throughout Mesoamerica before the Spanish conquest.

Clove is one of the oldest spices in the world, is the dried, unopened flower bud of a small evergreen Clove is also highly recommended for making pickles , ketchups, and several kinds of sweets Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala are the main Clove producing states in India

Turmeric is the dried rhizome of a herbaceous plant. It is the most popular spice as a beauty aid. The spice is sometimes called 'Indian Saffron'. As a beauty aid turmeric paste prevents and cures pigmentation, maintains pH factor and makes skin glowing. Taken internally it purifies the blood. With all its unique properties, Indian turmeric is considered the best in the world.

Cardamom the Queen of all spices has a history as old as human race. It is one of the high priced spice in the world.Cardamom is grown in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. It is the dried fruit. There are three grades in which Indian cardamom is well known in the International market, 'Aleppey green Extra Bold' (AGEB), ' Alleppey Green Bold' (AGB) and 'Alleppey Green Superior' (AGS).

Organic Pepper, is mainly cultivated in Kerala, and we offer f two types; 'Malabar garbled' and 'Thalessary extra Bold'. Several processed form of green pepper are also available November r the harvesting season begins and ends in the month of February.

Tell cherry:It is a high quality gourmet pepper with large and tasty berries. It's very big in size and does not take much of a time to mature. It is known for its strong aroma and pungent smell

Malabar:r. Its aroma is sweet and fruity and is largely used in desserts and savories

It is a major crop cultivated in India and marketed as fresh and dried spice. It is a small grassy plant grown in all seasons throughout the year. Indian Ginger is famous for its flavor, texture and taste.