Pepper County is a beautiful home stay (Bed and Breakfast) set among 7 acres
of greenery surrounded by cardamom, pepper, coffee and whole variety of
vegetables and fruit crops.
Set amidst lush spice plantations Pepper County is the epitome of serenity and
tranquility, pollution free and away from the city chaos.
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Entrance to Pepper County in Periyar
Kerala’s fertile
terrain and tropical environment are ideal for growing a diverse range
of spices.
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Kerala is home to several spice-growing locations, ranging from the
foggy highlands of Munnar to the luscious plantations of Wayanad.
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Cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg are among the
aromatic gems found in these spice gardens.
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Exploring Kerala’s spice plantations provides a sensory experience
unlike any other, allowing you to watch painstaking cultivation
procedures and learn about the various spices that have fascinated the
world for ages.
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Entering the spice garden
Kerala is well-known for its
high-quality spices, which taste senses and take recipes to new heights.
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The production of popular spices such as turmeric, ginger, cumin,
coriander, and fenugreek contributes to the region’s particular smells
and scents.
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Not only do these spices offer richness and complexity to Kerala’s
traditional food, but they also have major health advantages.
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Kerala spices play an important role in improving the flavors of
numerous foods all over the world, from Ayurvedic medicines to
culinary wonders.
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Red aril and seed within fruit of nutmeg
Nutmeg is the spice
made by grinding the seed of the fragrant nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans) into powder.
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The spice has a distinctive pungent fragrance and a warm, slightly
sweet taste; it is used to flavor many kinds of baked goods,
confections, puddings, potatoes, meats, sausages, sauces, vegetables,
and such beverages as eggnog.
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See Also
Source
Location
Mudra Cultural Centre Thekkady, Kumily
Our Lady of Good Health Church, Peermade
Kerala Backwaters Cruise, Alappuzha