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Grown by the Chacko family amidst black pepper, coffee, and flowers on their estate turned wild food forest! As a pioneer in the natural farming movement, Mr. Chacko is one of the only farmers that has been able to domesticate a wild cardamom variety that thrives without pesticides, and is still beautifully aromatic!

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Grown by Raqib Mushtaq on his family's 3.75 acre farm in the historic saffron district of Pampore, where they have been growing saffron for as far back as his grandparents can remember. Brought to the Valley by Persian traders in the 12th century AD, Kashmiri saffron's reputation as being the pinnacle of flavor and aroma precedes it. One whiff of Raqib's harvest and I knew it was all true!

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WORK+SHELTER ’s mission is to create fairly paid work for women in need in India while also making it easy for organizations to purchase wholesale quantities of high quality, ethically made, customized sewn goods. They offer paid training to new joiners at their center in Delhi because they understand that investing in women means meeting them where they’re at. Further, their supply chain emphasizes the use of recycled, upcycled, organic materials or lower-impact raw materials.

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We worked with our friends at East Fork to create the perfect vessel for your chai: a limited-edition East Fork x Diaspora Co. Chai Kulhad in Rococo Pink. In keeping with custom, these handleless cups feature a subtle taper in the form line and widen to a full rim. OG kulhads are an alternative to plastic cups at roadside chai stalls. Our version honors that tradition and celebrates both the legacy and future of chai sipping! East Fork designs, manufactures and sells contemporary ceramic dinnerware made by hand with regional materials and a lot of integrity in Asheville, North Carolina.

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Grown on the Sakariya family farm amidst custard apples, guavas, and heirloom wheat, our Nandini coriander is named after the Sakariya family's beloved cow, the undisputed matriarch of their regenerative farm. It's a variety that Dharmesh, a third generation farmer and natural farming expert has keenly developed for its incredible fragrance and vibrant coloring.

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These Kaveri Vanilla beans are sweet, creamy, and so juicy! Sourced for us by Reginald and his family, who have been curing vanilla using their secret family technique for three generations, these vanilla beans have been grown by over 100 smallholder farmers across the hills of Idukki. Each farm grows just a few precious vines to add value to their coconut, coffee, and black pepper crops!

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The spices in our very first masala are the result of four years of sourcing across 40 small, regenerative family farms throughout India and Sri Lanka. In this masala, you'll encounter Iniya Cardamom from Tamil Nadu; Aranya Pepper from Kerala; Makhir Ginger from Meghalaya; Lucknowi Fennel from Uttar Pradesh; and Kandyan Cloves and Peni Miris Cinnamon from Kandy, Sri Lanka. It's the result of over a million WhatsApp messages and voice notes, over 20 sourcing visits, and thousands of humans’ dedication across three continents all blended and poured into our dreamiest, spiciest cup of chai.

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Grown in the forests of Kandy alongside wild cinnamon, nutmeg, and the biggest jackfruits you have ever seen. These plump, oil-rich gems are hand-harvested and hand-sorted for us by our friends at Eko Land Produce, a community of organic farmers from the heart of Sri Lanka!

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Grown by our beloved Kasaraneni family amidst marigolds, bananas, and black rice on their 3rd generation farm. Whilst Mr. Prabhu Kasaraneni’s family has been farming for three generations, he is a self-taught organic farmer who began growing heirloom Pragati turmeric in 2015, with assistance from the Indian Institute of Spice Research. This is the spice Sana started the company with! In search of an heirloom turmeric that was regeneratively grown as well as delicious, she was recommended to Mr. Prahbu Kasareneni by the Indian Institute of Spice Research.

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Inspired by the taco seasoning packets of our childhoods, we've taken this classic to the next level. Our Taco Masala is umami, spicy, and smoky — plus, a touch of Wild Heimang Sumac makes it extra zesty. Use it for DIY taco fillings, add it to a chilli, or even toss it on your fries. You truly can't go wrong! Ingredients: Pahadi Pink Garlic , Onion Powder, Byadgi Chillies , Jodhana Cumin , Surya Salt , Sirārakhong Hāthei Chillies , Aranya Black Pepper , Wild Heimang Sumac , Madhur Jaggery , Wild…

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Our dreamy spice-forward take on the old classic! This blend is perfect for pumpkin pie, but it also adds big flavor and autumnal warmth to just about any baked goods! Thanks to the addition of Aranya White Pepper and Anamalai Mace, it has a floral brightness like you've never had before. Ingredients: Wild Cinnamon Quills , Makhir Ginger , Anamalai Mace , Anamalai Nutmeg , Green Cardamom, Allspice, Kandyan Cloves , Aranya White…

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Contains: Anamalai Cacao : 150g, a rich intense cocoa powder that adds the perfect amount of caramel-y chocolate to anything you add it to! Kaveri Vanilla : 10g, The lushest, most aromatic vanilla beans you've ever smelled or tasted! This vanilla has layers of flavor and will level up any dish, or make a damn tasty vanilla extract. If you want to choose your own spices, you can do so here !

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Biryani is a celebration of aromatic, spice-laden rice cooked with hearty, marinated fillings. Every region of South Asia boasts their take on biryani as being the best there is. Without taking sides, we're proud to have created a blend that makes a damn good platter of biryani on its own, or acts as a deeply flavorful base for you to make a specific regional variation with! A perfect balance of spicy, salty, warming, earthy, and umami flavors, our masala is at once decadent and simple, distinct and customizable.

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Grown and foraged for us by our friends at Eko Land, a community of organic farmers from the heart of Sri Lanka! This very special cinnamon is a freshly ground blend, developed just for us. It's equal parts "Peni" or sweet, honey-tasting chips from younger trees, and then "Miris" or extra spicy chips from wild old-growth trees.

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Sourced from 40 small regenerative family farms across India and Sri Lanka, the spices in this jar have been chosen for their flavor, freshness, and potency. This masala is vibrant and well-rounded with a base of high-curcumin Turmeric and Black Pepper for maximum absorption, with Ginger, Green Cardamom, and Cinnamon layered in for added warmth and deliciousness. Ingredients: Lakadong Turmeric, Makhir Ginger , Peni Miris Cinnamon , Iniya Cardamom, Aranya Black…

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Contains: Chai Masala : 170 g, Our dream blend: rich in cardamom and ginger, sweet with fennel and cinnamon, and spicy with a touch of pepper and cloves. Chota Tingrai Black Tea : 150g, This beautiful black tea, of medium strength and full flavor, is a perfect pairing for our Chai Masala , but stands up equally good on its own. To make the perfect cup of Chai, add 1-2 tsp of the Chai Masala to a pot of boiling water and allow it to simmer for a few minutes. After the spices have infused in the water, add your milk of choice, a few teaspoons of Chota Tingrai Black Tea and any sweetener.

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Contains: Aranya Black Pepper (53g) to top off any dish with a depth of flavor you don’t find in most pepper. Jodhana Cumin (45g) for a pungent earthiness and deep savory flavor. Pragati Turmeric (50g) to bring a bright flavor to your dal, curry, or haldi doodh (turmeric latte). If you want to choose your own spices, you can do so here ! Recommended Recipes: Sana's Bhindi (home-style okra) Priya's Kadhi Keya's Dal…

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Winner of the 2022 Good Food Awards , our cacao powder is organically grown by Harish Manoj Kumar and Karthikeyan Palaniswamy on their family farm at the base of the Western Ghats. It's a minimally processed (not Dutch processed), non-alkalized cacao powder meaning that it's rich in all its naturally occurring nutrients and antioxidants. That super lush chocolatey mouthfeel? Hella cocoa butter, baby! Made from Anamalai Estate’s award winning cacao beans, this is a beautiful showcase of the potential of Indian cacao.

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Grown in the historic, rain-fed, sugarcane-growing Daund region, our jaggery is grown and processed by Kantilal Randive, a well-known soil health expert. Our sugarcane is intercropped with dhaincha (sesbania bispinosa), chickpeas, and wheat for soil health. Its juice is clarified using traditional methods — incorporating wild okra to remove the impurities — for a clean, nutty jaggery powder! Use the jaggery to sweeten your cups of chai and haldi doodh, and for other drinks, baked goods, and more!

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