
Out of every 100kg we dry, maybe 12–15kg makes this grade. These are the pods our sorters pull aside by hand — 8.5mm and up, deep green, heavy with seed, tested at 8–9.5% essential oil. If your product is judged on aroma alone — gift packs, premium chai, Ayurvedic blends — this is the grade that wins the smell test.
Listed price is an indicative per-kg rate. Cardamom trades on live auctions — WhatsApp us for today's quote and volume discounts.
Specifications
| Pod size | 8.5–9mm (check it with a ruler — we mean it) |
| Essential oil | 8–9.5% |
| Moisture | 9–11% |
| Foreign matter | Under 0.3% |
| Colour | Deep, even green |
| Shelf life (sealed) | 12–18 months, harvest date on the bag |
Why This Grade Exists
Pods on a cardamom plant don't ripen together — pickers return to the same plant for months. The biggest, fullest pods come from the peak of that cycle, and isolating them is pure hand labour. That's the premium: you're paying for the 85% we set aside, not a fancier label.
Who Buys It
- Premium chai and tea brands where the pod is visible in the blend
- Gift and festive pack brands
- Ayurvedic and wellness formulators
- Masala houses with a flagship product
- Exporters serving Gulf and premium retail markets
Ordering
MOQ 10kg (trial orders welcome). Vacuum-sealed bulk packing, harvest date printed. Pan-India shipping; export documentation available. Sample: 100–200g by courier on request.
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