{"title":"Misty Meghalaya Collection","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMeghalaya, \"the abode of clouds,\" is one of the wettest places on earth. Its dense, mist-covered forests in the Jaintia and Khasi Hills produce spices with a depth and complexity that plantation cultivation simply cannot replicate. The soil here is rich in organic matter, the monsoon feeds the forest for half the year, and much of what grows is still wild-harvested by the Pnar and Khasi communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis collection features three spices from the heart of Meghalaya: Lakadong Turmeric Powder from the Jaintia Hills with its signature deep orange hue and high curcumin content, Ing Makhir Ginger Powder from Mulieh village where a single clone has been preserved for generations, and Meghalaya Cassia Cinnamon Powder harvested from wild trees deep in the forest, carrying 85% cinnamaldehyde content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eShop the Misty Meghalaya Collection for authentic wild-harvested and tribal-grown spices from Northeast India.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lakadong-turmeric-powder","title":"Lakadong Turmeric Powder (GI Tagged)","description":"\u003c!-- ==================================================================\n NILGIRI MARTEN | LAKADONG TURMERIC POWDER (GI)\n Product description block, built to the Kuttiyadi standard.\n Signature colour: deep turmeric #C77B0A.\n GI TAGGED: KEEP the theme's site-wide GI badge on this product.\n Paste this whole block into the Shopify product description via\n the HTML view (the \u003c \u003e button), or a Custom Liquid section.\n All CSS is scoped to .nm-lakadong so it will not clash.\n ================================================================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nm-lakadong\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,500;0,600;0,700;1,500;1,600\u0026family=EB+Garamond:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;1,400\u0026family=Josefin+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700\u0026family=Noto+Sans+Devanagari:wght@400;500;600\u0026display=swap');\n\n.nm-lakadong{\n --red:#C77B0A; 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padding:0;}\n.nm-lakadong ul.plain li{margin:.32rem 0; padding-left:.2rem;}\n.nm-lakadong ul.plain li::marker{color:var(--red);}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hero\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eSingle Origin · Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"vern\"\u003eहल्दी (Haldi) · Shynrai (Khasi)\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch1\u003eLakadong Turmeric: The High Curcumin Variety (7-12%) That Keeps Its Turmerones\u003c\/h1\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"stand\"\u003eFrom the misty highlands of Meghalaya's Jaintia Hills, a turmeric whose curcumin runs several times that of ordinary haldi, protected by a Geographical Indication and grown the way it has been for over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- STATS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stats\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"num\"\u003e7-12%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lab\"\u003eCurcumin Content\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"num\"\u003e4,000mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lab\"\u003eAnnual Rainfall\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"num\"\u003eLakadong\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lab\"\u003eJaintia Hills, Meghalaya\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"statnote\"\u003eCurcumin is the golden compound that gives turmeric its colour and potency. Regular turmeric reaches only 2 to 3 percent, so Lakadong carries up to six times more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\" style=\"padding-top:2.4rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eHidden in the misty highlands of Meghalaya's Jaintia Hills grows Lakadong turmeric, a remarkable golden treasure that's been transforming traditional farming communities and capturing the attention of health enthusiasts worldwide. This isn't your average supermarket turmeric. With a jaw-dropping 7-12% curcumin content, Lakadong contains up to six times more of the powerful bioactive compound than regular turmeric varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThink about that for a moment: while standard turmeric struggles to reach 2-3% curcumin, Lakadong consistently delivers between 6.8-13.8% across independent laboratory testing. In fact, samples from Laskein village in West Jaintia Hills have tested at a remarkable 13.80% curcumin in peer-reviewed studies published in Springer Nature journals and verified by India's State Food Testing Laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWhether you're a health enthusiast seeking maximum potency, a chef demanding the finest ingredients, or simply someone who appreciates the story behind what they consume, Nilgiri Marten's Lakadong turmeric offers something no other variety can match: proven superiority backed by science, protected by law, and nurtured by generations of traditional wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 01 GEOGRAPHY --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"no\"\u003e01\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Secret Behind the Quality: Geography You Can't Replicate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWhat gives Lakadong its extraordinary power? The answer lies in an irreplaceable combination of nature and heritage that simply cannot be duplicated anywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eThe Perfect Growing Environment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"plain\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAltitude between 1,000 and 1,500 meters in the Eastern Himalayas\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIron-rich, acidic soils with pH levels of 5.5-7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAn incredible 4,000mm of annual rainfall\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUnique environmental stress that triggers enhanced curcumin production\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eHere's where it gets fascinating: even when farmers try transplanting Lakadong rhizomes to other regions, the curcumin content drops dramatically. The location, that magical intersection of soil, climate, and altitude, is absolutely essential. It's nature's way of protecting something truly special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"note\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eResearch note\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSamples from Laskein village in West Jaintia Hills have tested at 13.80 percent curcumin in independent laboratory testing, far above the level of ordinary turmeric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 02 COMPARISON --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"no\"\u003e02\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNot All Turmeric Is the Same\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTurmeric is not one thing. Where it grows, and whether it stays whole, changes everything about what reaches your kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"compare\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eThe Spice Rack\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"name\"\u003eCommodity Turmeric\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMild, 2 to 3 percent curcumin, usually blended from many sources. The everyday curry powder turmeric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"col mid\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWhat You Are Buying\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"name\"\u003eWhole Lakadong\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e7 to 12 percent curcumin with its natural turmerones intact, up to six times more of the active compound than regular turmeric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eThe Supplement Aisle\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"name\"\u003eIsolated Curcumin\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eStrips away the turmerones, then adds synthetic piperine as a workaround, missing the natural synergy of the whole root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 03 GI TAG --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"no\"\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLegally Protected, Authentically Verified: The GI Tag Promise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn November 2023, Lakadong turmeric received official Geographical Indication (GI) protection (Registration No. 741) from the Government of India. This isn't just a certificate on the wall; it's your guarantee of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe GI tag means that only turmeric grown in the East and West Jaintia Hills districts of Meghalaya, cultivated by local farmers using traditional methods, can legally be called \"Lakadong turmeric.\" It's similar to how only sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France can be called Champagne. This protection safeguards indigenous knowledge, preserves traditional cultivation practices, and ensures you're getting the real deal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWhen you purchase Nilgiri Marten's GI-certified Lakadong turmeric, you're not just buying a product; you're investing in complete traceability from soil to shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 04 TURMERONE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"no\"\u003e04\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Lakadong Turmerone Advantage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWhile most turmeric ends up in curry powder, Lakadong has transcended its culinary roots to become a globally sought-after nutraceutical-grade commodity. Health researchers, supplement manufacturers, and wellness practitioners specifically seek out Lakadong for its verified high-curcumin content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eNot all turmeric is created equal. What makes Lakadong turmeric truly exceptional is its naturally high concentration of turmerones (3-6% of essential oil content), a set of aromatic compounds that act as nature's absorption enhancers. Research published in the National Institutes of Health database shows that turmerones increase curcumin transportation across intestinal cells while blocking the proteins that normally flush curcumin out of your system before your body can use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe result? Clinical studies demonstrate up to 7 times better bioavailability when curcumin is consumed with turmerones compared to isolated curcumin supplements. This means your body can actually absorb and utilize these powerful compounds rather than simply passing them through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 05 WHY WHOLE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"no\"\u003e05\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Whole Lakadong Over Synthetic Supplements?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMany curcumin supplements strip away the very turmerones that help the body take up curcumin, then add synthetic black pepper extract (piperine) as a workaround. Whole Lakadong turmeric keeps nature's full formula intact, the synergy of curcumin and its turmerones that isolated compounds leave behind, even at equivalent curcumin doses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWhen you choose authentic Lakadong turmeric, you're not just getting higher curcumin content. You're investing in a premium turmeric variety cultivated for generations in the iron-rich soils of Meghalaya, the whole spice as nature grows it, turmerones and all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eExperience the difference the whole spice makes. Our certified Lakadong turmeric is the complete root as Meghalaya grows it, curcumin and turmerones together, with no synthetic shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BAND --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"band\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"inner\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eA Living Heritage\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eKept by the women of Jaintia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis precious knowledge has been preserved through matrilineal traditions, passed lovingly from mothers to daughters across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 06 HERITAGE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"no\"\u003e06\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Living Heritage: Over a Century of Indigenous Wisdom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Jaintia (Pnar) tribes have been cultivating this golden variety for over a century, gathering wild turmeric from the dense forests surrounding Lakadong, Umthalan, Umsaw, and Ummyrngai villages and passing down this knowledge through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eKnown locally as shynrai or shyrmit Lakadong in the Khasi language, this heirloom variety is deeply woven into the cultural fabric of the community. What makes this even more special? This precious knowledge has been preserved through matrilineal traditions, passed lovingly from mothers to daughters across generations. The cultivation process remains refreshingly traditional and labour-intensive. Farmers hand-select rhizomes, carefully tend the crops through the monsoon season, and use time-honored harvesting techniques that preserve the volatile oils and ensure maximum curcumin retention. This isn't industrial agriculture, it's artisanal, organic, and natural farming at its finest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Laskein block alone accounts for 87% of all Lakadong cultivation area, making this a genuinely limited-production specialty product. You simply can't mass-produce authenticity. We source our Lakadong Turmeric exclusively from its place of origin: Mulieh Village in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, where generations of farmers have perfected this potent variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 07 ORGANIC --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"no\"\u003e07\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCertified Organic? Try \"Organic by Tradition\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eHere's something remarkable: Lakadong turmeric doesn't need to convert to organic farming. It already is. The entire Laskein block where Lakadong grows is organic by default, with zero synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or GMO inputs across all farms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMeghalaya uses only 17-20 kg of chemicals per hectare, the lowest in India, and discontinued chemical fertilizer subsidies entirely in 2015. The state's Mission Organic initiative aims to certify 100,000 hectares by 2028, but Lakadong farmers are already there. Their traditional practices naturally meet NPOP, USDA Organic, and EU organic standards without modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis isn't marketing. This is how the Jaintia tribes have farmed for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 08 SACRED MEDICINE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"no\"\u003e08\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSacred to the Pnar, Studied in the Lab\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eFor the Pnar tribes, turmeric isn't just a crop, it is woven into the fabric of daily life. Traditional healers known as \"Chau ya,\" and Pnar households more widely, have turned to Lakadong turmeric for generations as a home remedy reached for in everyday complaints:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"plain\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAching, tired joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAn unsettled stomach\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe coughs and colds of the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCuts and skin troubles, as a turmeric paste\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eOne traditional pairing? Warm turmeric milk with black pepper. Grandmothers reached for that combination long before anyone could explain it, and it is now a much studied one, with research suggesting the piperine in black pepper helps the body take up far more of turmeric's curcumin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEthnobotanical studies document 39+ plant species used by Jaintia communities for around 30 kinds of everyday ailment, with Lakadong turmeric appearing prominently among the plants these communities have long relied on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 09 CULTURAL --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"no\"\u003e09\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMore Than Medicine: A Living Cultural Treasure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn the Pnar culture, turmeric touches every important life moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThanksgiving Rituals:\u003c\/b\u003e Turmeric rests on bronze plates alongside offerings, expressing gratitude for nature's abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNaming Ceremonies:\u003c\/b\u003e Shortly after birth, families cut turmeric into squares and tie them around babies' hands, believed to protect children from falls, accidents, and injuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWedding Celebrations:\u003c\/b\u003e The Haldi ceremony applies turmeric paste to the bride and groom, blessing the union while calming nerves and creating that traditional pre-wedding glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThese practices within the Niamtre religion and the Christian religions of the Pnar tribes demonstrate how deeply agricultural wisdom interweaves with spiritual and social life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eVillage elders speak with visible pride that the world's most famous turmeric bears their village's name. For the \"Ki Khun Hynñiew Trep\" (Children of 7-hut), Lakadong turmeric represents more than commerce; it embodies their identity and maintains close-knit relationships between farmers, suppliers, and you, the conscious consumer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WHY CHOOSE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"why wrap\"\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Our Lakadong Turmeric?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVerified 7-12% curcumin content.\u003c\/b\u003e Independently tested and certified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGI-certified authenticity.\u003c\/b\u003e Legal guarantee of single-origin purity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete traceability.\u003c\/b\u003e From Jaintia Hills farms directly to you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTraditional cultivation.\u003c\/b\u003e Preserving indigenous knowledge and quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLimited production.\u003c\/b\u003e Genuinely rare and impossible to replicate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCommunity impact.\u003c\/b\u003e Supporting tribal farmers, especially women, and sustainable agriculture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"close\"\u003eExperience the difference that authentic, single-origin Lakadong turmeric makes. Your body and the farming families of Meghalaya will thank you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry it once, and you'll wonder why you ever settled for the grocery store stuff. Plus, every purchase supports the families in Jaintia Hills who've been perfecting this golden treasure for generations. Win-win? We think so. One taste and you'll get it. Your smoothies will glow brighter. Your curries will sing. And the farming families who grow this magic? They'll be thriving too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- AT A GLANCE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"glance wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"gh\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"spec\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle origin Lakadong turmeric, ground powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulieh Village, Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurcuma longa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAlso called\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHaldi (Hindi), Shynrai (Khasi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCurcumin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 to 12 percent, independently tested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTurmerones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 to 6 percent of the essential oil, kept intact in the whole root\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGI status\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegistered Geographical Indication, Registration No. 741, November 2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrown\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 to 1,500 m altitude, around 4,000 mm annual rainfall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurries, golden milk, smoothies, everyday cooking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePacks\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20g, 100g, 250g, 500g and 1kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"fh\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:.4rem;\"\u003eAbout our Lakadong turmeric\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat makes Lakadong turmeric different from regular turmeric?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003eCurcumin. Regular turmeric carries about 2 to 3 percent, while Lakadong runs 7 to 12 percent, up to six times more of the active compound. It grows only in the Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya, is protected by a Geographical Indication, and reaches you as a single origin powder rather than a blend of many sources.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the curcumin content?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003eIndependently tested at 7 to 12 percent, with samples from Laskein village recorded at 13.80 percent, several times the level of ordinary turmeric, which struggles to reach 2 to 3 percent.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere does it come from?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003eFrom Mulieh Village in the East and West Jaintia Hills districts of Meghalaya, grown between 1,000 and 1,500 metres with around 4,000 mm of annual rainfall. That specific soil, altitude and climate is what builds the curcumin, which is why transplanting the rhizomes elsewhere lowers it.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs it GI tagged?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003eYes. Lakadong turmeric received Geographical Indication protection from the Government of India in November 2023, Registration No. 741. Only turmeric grown in the Jaintia Hills by local farmers using traditional methods can legally be called Lakadong, in the same way only sparkling wine from Champagne can be called Champagne.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs it organic?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003eThe Laskein block where Lakadong grows is organic by tradition, with no synthetic pesticides, fertilizers or GMO inputs. Meghalaya uses the least chemical input of any Indian state and ended chemical fertilizer subsidies in 2015, so the farming naturally meets NPOP, USDA Organic and EU organic practice.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this the whole root or an extract?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003eWhole root, ground to a powder, with its natural turmerones intact. Turmerones make up 3 to 6 percent of the essential oil and are the aromatic compounds that help the body take up curcumin. Isolated curcumin extracts strip them out, which is the difference between the whole spice and a supplement.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I use it, and how much?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003eBecause it is far more concentrated than ordinary turmeric, you can use noticeably less for the same deep colour and flavour. It suits curries, golden milk and smoothies, and a little fat or a pinch of black pepper alongside it helps the curcumin along. Stir it in toward the end of cooking to keep the most aroma.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003eKeep it in an airtight jar in a cool, dark cupboard, away from the light and heat that fade ground spices. Used that way it holds its colour and strength well, and like all ground spice it is best within a few months of opening.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What makes Lakadong turmeric different from regular turmeric?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Curcumin. 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width:100%; white-space:normal; border-bottom:none; padding:.12rem 1.2rem;}\n .nm-cassia table.spec th{padding-top:.4rem;}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hero\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eSingle Origin · Khasi \u0026amp; Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"deva\"\u003eदालचीनी · DALCHINI\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch1\u003eThe Bold Cinnamon, From Meghalaya’s Rain Soaked Hills\u003c\/h1\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"stand\"\u003eNine in ten cinnamon sticks in the world are cassia, the bold, sweet, robust kind. This is the rare Indian one, ground from bark foraged in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills, where the rain almost never stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- STATS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stats\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"num\"\u003e85%+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lab\"\u003eCinnamaldehyde in Bark Oil\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"num\"\u003e4,000\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lab\"\u003eYears in the Spice Trade\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"num\"\u003eKhasi Hills\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lab\"\u003e12,000mm of Rain a Year\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"statnote\"\u003eCinnamaldehyde is the compound that gives cinnamon its flavour and aroma. The more of it, the bolder the cinnamon. Cassia carries far more than the delicate Ceylon kind, which is why most of the world cooks with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\" style=\"padding-top:2.4rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis is Meghalaya cinnamon, the bold and sweet kind known the world over as cassia, ground from bark grown in the hills of Northeast India. Whether you have only ever cooked with a generic jar marked cinnamon and want to know what is really in it, or you are after a cinnamon with enough character to stand up to chai, biryani and a tray of warm bakes, this is the single origin version, traced to one place and one harvest rather than blended from many.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 01 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"no\"\u003e01\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Place: The Wettest Hills on Earth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMeghalaya sits on the Shillong Plateau in Northeast India, a wall of green hills about fourteen hundred metres up that catches the full force of the monsoon off the Bay of Bengal. Two villages here, Mawsynram and Sohra, are among the wettest inhabited places on the planet, soaked by close to twelve thousand millimetres of rain a year. Sohra still holds the all time world record for a single year, more than twenty six thousand millimetres measured between 1860 and 1861. The British called it Cherrapunji, a clumsy version of the older Khasi name; Meghalaya gave it back its real name, Sohra, in 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe cinnamon here is not a plantation crop. It grows wild and semi cultivated through the hill forests, foraged and tended by Khasi communities the way it always has been, organic by long habit rather than by certificate. The Khasi name for the tree is Dieng lorthia, and the constant rain, the mist and the altitude all slow its growth, which is part of what concentrates the warm, aromatic oils in its bark. Not farmed so much as found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 02 COMPARISON --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"no\"\u003e02\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCassia, Not Ceylon: Know Which Cinnamon You Have\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThere are two cinnamons in the world and they are not the same thing. Most people meet them already ground into a powder marked simply cinnamon, and never learn which one is in the jar. It is worth knowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"compare\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eTrue Cinnamon\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"name\"\u003eCeylon\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCinnamomum verum, from Sri Lanka. Pale tan, thin papery layers rolled like a cigar. Delicate, light and citrus sweet, lower in cinnamaldehyde. The cinnamon for subtle desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"col mid\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWhat You Are Buying\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"name\"\u003eMeghalaya Cassia\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCinnamomum cassia, from the Khasi hills. Bold, sweet and woody, dark reddish brown, ground from wild Indian bark. The everyday cooking cinnamon, single origin and traceable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eAlso Cassia\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"name\"\u003eChina \u0026amp; Saigon\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe same kind of cinnamon, grown in China, Vietnam and Indonesia. It makes up the bulk of the world’s commercial cinnamon, usually blended across origins into flat, one note powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 03 PROCESS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"no\"\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrom Bark to Powder: How It Is Made\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"steps\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eForaged and coppiced.\u003c\/b\u003e Branches are cut from wild and semi cultivated trees in the hill forests, leaving the tree to grow back, rather than clearing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePeeled.\u003c\/b\u003e The fragrant inner bark is stripped off in strips after the monsoon, when the damp makes it lift cleanly from the wood. The word cassia comes from an old root that means exactly this, to strip off bark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDried in the shade.\u003c\/b\u003e The strips are dried slowly so they do not scorch, curling as they go into the hard, double curl quills that mark cassia apart from Ceylon’s soft single roll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGround fresh.\u003c\/b\u003e We mill the dried bark into a fine, even powder and seal it straight away, so the aromatic oils reach your kitchen rather than fading on a shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- TRADE SECRET BAND --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"band\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"inner\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eThe Oldest Trade Secret\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eNamed for the knife, not the bird\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eFor four thousand years cassia travelled the spice routes wrapped in deliberate myth. The Greek historian Herodotus wrote that giant birds carried cinnamon to nests on cliffs no person could reach, and that gatherers lured them down with chunks of meat so the nests would fall. Arab traders spread tales like this through the port of Alexandria to hide where the spice really came from and hold its price near gold, until the Roman scholar Pliny saw through the story. The truth was older and plainer. The word cassia comes from a Semitic root meaning to strip off bark, the exact act that makes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 04 WHY POWDER --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"no\"\u003e04\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Sell It Ground\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWe grind cassia to powder because that is how most kitchens actually use cinnamon, stirred into batter, folded into masala, whisked into chai, places a whole quill can never reach. Cassia bark is also hard and dense, far harder than brittle Ceylon, which makes it difficult to grind smooth at home; a clean mill gives an even, fine powder that blends without grit. We grind in small batches and seal it so the warm, sweet oils stay where they belong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"note\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eHow to spot it\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn a jar, cassia and Ceylon look almost alike, but cassia powder is a deeper reddish brown and smells louder and sweeter, while Ceylon is paler and gentler. The surest test is the label. If it does not say Ceylon or Cinnamomum verum, it is cassia, which is about nine in ten of all the cinnamon sold worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 05 THREE WAYS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"no\"\u003e05\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOne Cinnamon, Three Ways\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"trio\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIn chai and masala\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cinnamon Indian kitchens reach for. A pinch in garam masala, a small piece bloomed in hot oil for biryani and pulao, or stirred straight into masala chai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIn warm bakes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eBold enough to be felt. Cinnamon rolls, apple pie, banana bread and oatmeal cookies, anywhere you want the cinnamon to read clearly through the sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIn drinks and slow cooking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eMulled wine, spiced cider and a chai latte, or in long braises and spiced rice where cassia’s robust sweetness holds all the way through the cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WHY CHOOSE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"why wrap\"\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Our Meghalaya Cinnamon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSingle origin.\u003c\/b\u003e One cinnamon from the hills of Meghalaya, not a blend of mixed cassia pooled from many countries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWild and foraged.\u003c\/b\u003e Grown wild and semi cultivated in the hill forests, organic by long tradition, not raised on a plantation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGround fresh.\u003c\/b\u003e Milled from dried bark in small batches and sealed, so the warm, aromatic oils reach your kitchen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBold by nature.\u003c\/b\u003e The robust, sweet and woody cinnamon that stands up to chai, masala and warm bakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHonest about what it is.\u003c\/b\u003e Real cassia, the cinnamon most of the world cooks with, traced to one place rather than dressed up as something rarer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"close\"\u003eThe bold, everyday cinnamon, from the rainiest hills on earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- AT A GLANCE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"glance wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"gh\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"spec\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGround cinnamon (cassia), single origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKhasi and Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, Northeast India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCinnamomum cassia, also called Cinnamomum aromaticum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAlso called\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDalchini (Hindi), Dieng-lorthia and Dieng-siasa (Khasi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKind of cinnamon\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCassia, not Ceylon (Cinnamomum verum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlavour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBold, sweet and woody, with a gentle citrus warmth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCinnamaldehyde\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh, about 85% of the bark oil, the source of its bold flavour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine ground powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChai, garam masala, biryani, curries, warm bakes, mulled drinks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGI status\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo GI; single origin and traceable to Meghalaya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePacks\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20g, 100g, 250g, 500g and 1kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"fh\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:.4rem;\"\u003eAbout our Meghalaya cinnamon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this Ceylon cinnamon or cassia?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003eIt is cassia, Cinnamomum cassia, the bold, sweet and robust kind of cinnamon, ground from bark grown in Meghalaya. Ceylon, sometimes called true cinnamon, is a different and milder species, Cinnamomum verum, from Sri Lanka. About nine in ten cinnamon sticks sold worldwide are cassia, so this is the cinnamon most kitchens already cook with, only single origin and traced to one place.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is cassia different from Ceylon in cooking?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003eCassia is bolder, sweeter and more pungent, while Ceylon is delicate, light and citrus sweet. Cassia stands up to strong flavours, which is why it suits chai, garam masala, biryani, curries and warm bakes. Ceylon is better where you want a subtle cinnamon in a fine dessert. Because cassia is stronger, you usually use a little less.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow can I tell cassia from Ceylon?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003eWhole, cassia is a hard, dark reddish brown bark that rolls into a single thick curl, while Ceylon is pale tan and rolled in thin papery layers like a cigar. As a powder they look close, but cassia is darker and smells louder and sweeter. The simplest test is the label. If it does not say Ceylon or Cinnamomum verum, it is cassia.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere does it come from?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003eFrom the Khasi and Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya in Northeast India, part of the Shillong Plateau and among the wettest inhabited places on earth. The cinnamon grows wild and semi cultivated in the hill forests and is foraged by local Khasi communities rather than grown on plantations.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs it whole sticks or powder?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003ePowder. We grind the dried bark to a fine, even powder and seal it. Cassia bark is hard and dense, much harder than brittle Ceylon, so it is difficult to grind smooth at home; a clean grind gives a powder that blends into batter, masala and chai without grit.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it have a GI tag?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003eNo. Lakadong turmeric from Meghalaya holds a Geographical Indication, but Meghalaya cinnamon does not, so we do not claim one. What we can say is that it is single origin and traceable to the hills of Meghalaya, ground from one source rather than blended from many countries.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003eBold and warm, with a sweet, woody depth and a gentle citrus note. It is the full, rounded cinnamon flavour most people picture when they think of cinnamon, with far more character than the flat, one note taste of old mass market powder.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow should I store it, and how long does it keep?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003eKeep it in an airtight jar in a cool, dark cupboard, away from heat, light and damp, which fade the aroma over time. Ground cinnamon is best used within about a year, while it still smells vibrant. A quick rub between the fingers tells you: fresh cassia smells immediate and sweet.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"Is this Ceylon cinnamon or cassia?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"It is cassia, Cinnamomum cassia, the bold, sweet and robust kind of cinnamon, ground from bark grown in Meghalaya. Ceylon, sometimes called true cinnamon, is a different and milder species, Cinnamomum verum, from Sri Lanka. 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}\n .dk-lede { font-size: 22px; }\n .dk-card { padding: 24px 22px; }\n .dk-card-title { font-size: 24px; }\n .dk-section-title { font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 28px; }\n .dk-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 8px; }\n .dk-pill { flex-direction: row; justify-content: flex-start; gap: 10px; padding: 10px 14px; }\n .dk-pill-value { font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0; }\n .dk-prose-block { padding: 28px 24px; }\n .dk-prose-block p { font-size: 17px; }\n .dk-closing { padding: 32px 24px; }\n .dk-closing-title { font-size: 22px; }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-page\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dk-lede\"\u003eThree spices. Three regions. One box that changes how you cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dk-intro-text\"\u003eThe Nilgiri Marten Discovery Kit brings together our three most celebrated single-origin spices, each carrying a \u003cstrong\u003eGeographical Indication (GI) tag\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dk-intro-text\"\u003eMost 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-divider\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-divider-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-divider-mark\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-divider-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dk-section-label\"\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"dk-section-title\"\u003eThree Spices, Three Stories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-card-accent\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-card-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"dk-card-title\"\u003eTellicherry Black Pepper\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dk-weight\"\u003e20g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dk-gi\"\u003eGI Tagged\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dk-botanical\"\u003ePiper nigrum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dk-local\"\u003eKali Mirch (Hindi) · Kurumulaku (Malayalam)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dk-origin\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dk-origin-dot dk-origin-dot--pepper\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWayanad, Kerala · Malabar Coast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dk-description\"\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-stats\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-pill\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-pill-value\"\u003e4.25mm+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-pill-label\"\u003ePinhead Grade\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-pill\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-pill-value\"\u003eTop 10%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-pill-label\"\u003eOf Harvest\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-pill\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-pill-value\"\u003eFloral\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-pill-label\"\u003eFruity Notes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-how\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dk-how-label\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-card-accent\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-card-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"dk-card-title\"\u003eIdukki Green Cardamom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dk-weight\"\u003e20g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dk-gi\"\u003eGI #72\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dk-botanical\"\u003eElettaria cardamomum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dk-local\"\u003eElaichi (Hindi) · Elakka (Malayalam)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dk-origin\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dk-origin-dot dk-origin-dot--cardamom\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIdukki, Kerala · Periyar Tiger Reserve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dk-description\"\u003eGrown 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-stats\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-pill\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-pill-value\"\u003e8mm+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-pill-label\"\u003eBold Grade\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-pill\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-pill-value\"\u003e1,300m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-pill-label\"\u003eAltitude\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-pill\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-pill-value\"\u003eLemon\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-pill-label\"\u003eMint Notes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-how\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dk-how-label\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/span\u003e Crush one to two pods into your chai. Use half your normal quantity. The aroma will fill your kitchen before the water boils.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-card dk-card--meghalaya\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-card-accent\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-card-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"dk-card-title\"\u003eLakadong Turmeric\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dk-weight\"\u003e40g · 2 × 20g pouches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dk-gi\"\u003eGI #336\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dk-botanical\"\u003eCurcuma longa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dk-local\"\u003eHaldi (Hindi) · Shynrai (Khasi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dk-origin\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dk-origin-dot dk-origin-dot--turmeric\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eJaintia Hills, Meghalaya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dk-description\"\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-stats\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-pill\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-pill-value\"\u003e7-12%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-pill-label\"\u003eCurcumin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-pill\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-pill-value\"\u003e3×\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-pill-label\"\u003eMore Potent\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-pill\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-pill-value\"\u003ePnar\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-pill-label\"\u003eTribe Heritage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-how\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dk-how-label\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/span\u003e 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%.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-divider\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-divider-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-divider-mark\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-divider-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dk-section-label\"\u003eWhy Start Here\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"dk-section-title\"\u003eThe Gentlest Way In\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-prose-block\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-divider\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-divider-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-divider-mark\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-divider-line\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dk-section-label\"\u003eWhat Sets Us Apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"dk-section-title\"\u003eNo Middlemen. No Blending.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dk-intro-text\"\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dk-intro-text\"\u003eThis is not a gift box filled with generic masala. This is an introduction to what real spices taste like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dk-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dk-closing-label\"\u003eThe Nilgiri Marten Promise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"dk-closing-title\"\u003eWe Visit. We Meet. We Taste.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dk-closing-text\"\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nilgiri Marten Spices","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45710277935161,"sku":"NM-DISC-KIT-80","price":299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/4437\/9705\/files\/Discovery_Kit_Graphics.png?v=1776458461"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/4437\/9705\/collections\/7f9a2b47-5b65-4657-91a5-2fe0465e9e80.jpg?v=1776507585","url":"https:\/\/nilgirimarten.com\/collections\/misty-meghalaya-collection\/manjal.oembed","provider":"Nilgiri Marten Spices","version":"1.0","type":"link"}