Spice Origin

Our aims at Spice Origin are to source small producers of organic spices. We support marginalised farmers directly by cutting out the wasted cost of middlemen.

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Throwback to one of the beautiful farms I visited in Kerala recently. Ecological agriculture with layered multicrop systems. Listen to the birds!

#kerala #godsowncountry #spiceorigin… https://t.co/F88q2rC3kJ

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My last morning in Kerala. Spending time here will always bring warmth and a ready smile. Not least for the delicious nourishing food. If you want to see how appam are made, let me know… https://t.co/ju5hiVLlLJ

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With Benny Thomas, one of our farmers, uncovering a turmeric plant. Usually there would be nothing in the ground at this time of year. Benny, however, held back from planting last June -… https://t.co/b0b9us1CDF

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Some of the joys of the last few days. Welcomed into family homes, sharing deep belly laughs, sharing delicious #keralameals , the beautiful simplicity of a hibiscus flower, and the… https://t.co/OvfLv0Dk47

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All the farmers we work with are growing diverse crops: layered systems incorporating trees, shrubs, vines, understorey plants, etc. In addition to spices, many grow coffee and cocoa.… https://t.co/FKrarYIj4R

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Such a privileged insight to walk the land with farmers, sharing local knowledge and experiences. Here I am with George Jaise and his son Sando: recently returned from Bahrain to learn… https://t.co/0TbRkhtRmY

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A few highlights from today's farm visits.

Whenever I sit in fields with these farmers, listen to their stories, break bread with their families, witness their motivations for organic… https://t.co/ucIm11MhSR

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Refreshment on a hot and humid Keralan day.

This is the juice of 'breaking cucumber' (I never got to the bottom of the name), a local variety only found in this area. Here, my new friend… https://t.co/wX0eRejWel

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Early start out of Cochin... @ Vypin, Kerala, India https://t.co/mKj2wQeYUf

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Let's talk about Cochin.
The noisy intensity of your streets
under midday sun,
softened by the gentle energy of your people
as the afternoon wears on.

It's been a while, yet I've landed… https://t.co/P25UxBlwqe

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First farm visit of the day. Inspiring lesson in how caring for the earth results in caring for… https://t.co/LGv1SA8ElE

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First farm visit of the day. Inspiring lesson in how caring for the earth results in caring for… https://t.co/Hu8zuQ4jv7

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As I enter my third Indian state of the day (answers on a postcard), the smoky Nilgiri Hills… https://t.co/67uQ3zVQ21

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And it's good morning from me....
#spiceorigin #spicediscovery @ Madekari (Coorg) - Karnataka https://t.co/5e905V3O0H

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Breakfast Karnataka style. Masala Dosa, Sambal & Coconut chutney, masala chai.
#spiceorigin… https://t.co/1jqWvWFbzV

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The Spice Adventurer is back on the road...
#spiceorigin #spicediscovery #spiceadventures… https://t.co/7RYkhhGrc7

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Back on the streets of Delhi, and that means #streetfood. Here with Rajesh, who mixes up a mean… https://t.co/NNhE3Ffn2Y

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The new #spicechariot receiving Puja for safe passage on our#spiceadventures through… https://t.co/mV2w25eesR

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Spice Origin's spices under the microscope https://t.co/CHNIF7HAz2

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Let's get spicy 😮 Did you know that herbs and spices have some amazing health benefits? https://t.co/iVj2ApJpYM