6–7 MM
Everyday Green
An honest, aromatic pod for daily cooking, tea stalls and large-volume buyers.
- Size
- 6 – 7 mm
- Best for
- Retail packs, blends
Understanding Grades
What the millimetres mean
After drying, the pods pass through a series of sieves with round holes of different sizes. A pod that will not fall through a 8 mm hole is an 8 mm pod. That single number tells a buyer most of what they need to know: bigger pods look better on a plate, hold more seeds and fetch a higher price.
Size is not everything. We also check colour — a deep, even green shows the pod was dried gently — and look for split, empty or discoloured pods, which go into a lower grade rather than being hidden in a good one.
Grade Explorer
Find the grade that fits your business
The pod on each card is shown to scale against the others, so you can see the size difference at a glance.
7–8 MM
Market Favourite
The size most importers ask for: good looks, good aroma, sensible price.
- Size
- 7 – 8 mm
- Best for
- Export, wholesale
7.5–8 MM
Aroma Select
A tighter size band for buyers who want every pod to look the same.
- Size
- 7.5 – 8 mm
- Best for
- Premium retail
8 MM
Bold
Large, full pods that make an impression in gift packs and sweet shops.
- Size
- 8 mm
- Best for
- Gift packs, sweets
8–8.5 MM
Extra Bold
A high-value grade for buyers whose customers judge by appearance.
- Size
- 8 – 8.5 mm
- Best for
- Premium export
8.5 MM+
Jumbo
Our largest natural pods, picked out for their size and strong aroma.
- Size
- 8.5 mm and above
- Best for
- Luxury, display
7–8 MM R
Rejection 7–8
Pods with minor marks or splits. Full flavour at a lower price, ideal for grinding.
- Size
- 7 – 8 mm
- Best for
- Powder, masala
8 MM R
Rejection 8
Bold-size pods that did not make the look grade — a favourite with processors.
- Size
- 8 mm
- Best for
- Extraction, processing
Judging Quality
Four things to check in any cardamom
Use these when you compare our sample with anyone else's. We are happy to be judged this way.
Colour
Bright, even green. Pale or patchy pods were dried too hot or stored too long.
Aroma
Crush one pod: the smell should be strong, sweet and cooling, not dusty.
Fullness
Firm pods packed with dark, sticky seeds. Hollow pods weigh light in the hand.
Cleanliness
No stalks, dust, stones or broken husks at the bottom of the bag.
Buying Options
From a single kilo to a full container
Every grade is available in retail, wholesale and export quantities. Tell us how you will sell it and we will suggest the right pack.
- Small retail packs for shops and online sellers
- Bulk bags for wholesalers and spice processors
- Export-ready packing with moisture protection
- Private labelling under your own brand
Side by Side
All grades compared
A quick reference for buyers who already know what they are looking for.
| Grade | Pod size | Appearance | Price level | Typical buyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6–7 MM | 6 – 7 mm | Small, even | Economy | Tea stalls, blends, mass retail |
| 7–8 MM | 7 – 8 mm | Medium, bright | Mid | Importers, wholesalers |
| 7.5–8 MM | 7.5 – 8 mm | Very uniform | Mid-high | Premium retail packs |
| 8 MM Bold | 8 mm | Large, full | High | Gift packs, sweet shops |
| 8–8.5 MM | 8 – 8.5 mm | Extra large | High | Premium export |
| 8.5 MM Jumbo | 8.5 mm + | Largest pods | Top | Luxury, display |
| Rejection grades | 7 – 8 mm | Minor marks or splits | Value | Grinders, processors |
For today's rate on each grade, see the price board
By Use
Which grade for which job?
Pick by what the cardamom will do, not just by how it looks.
Chai & coffee
6–7 MM or 7–8 MM. The pods are crushed, so size does not show — aroma does.
Gift boxes
8 MM Bold and up. Big, even pods make a strong first impression.
Supermarket packs
7.5–8 MM for a uniform look through a clear pouch.
Biryani & curries
7–8 MM. Whole pods that hold up in long cooking.
Sweets & bakery
Any grade for the seeds; bold grades if pods are used for garnish.
Powder & masala
Rejection grades. Full flavour, lowest cost per kilo of seed.
Also Available
Black pepper from Kerala
Kerala is where black pepper's story began, and it grows happily alongside cardamom in the Idukki hills. We supply it to export buyers, and it can travel on the same shipment as your cardamom.
Whole black pepper
Bulk & export packing
Combined shipments
Ask About Pepper
Samples
How to get a sample
The easiest way to choose a grade is to hold it. Here is how our sample process works.
Tell us your use
What you make or sell, and roughly how much you buy.
We shortlist
We suggest two or three grades that fit.
We send
Samples are packed and couriered to your address.
You compare
Check colour, size, aroma and seed inside each one.
You order
We supply the full order to the sample you chose.
Questions
About our products
Quick answers on grades, freshness and packing.
What does "MM" mean on a grade?
It is the pod's diameter in millimetres, measured by the sieve it will not pass through. Bigger number, bigger pod.
Is a rejection grade poor quality?
No. The pods have small marks, splits or uneven colour, so they are sold for grinding instead of display. The flavour is still there.
Do bigger pods taste stronger?
Not necessarily. Aroma depends mostly on how the pods were grown, dried and stored. Bigger pods mainly look better and hold more seeds each.
How long does cardamom stay fresh?
Whole pods in an airtight container, away from heat and light, keep their aroma for many months. Powder fades much faster.
Can you pack under my brand?
Yes, we offer private labelling. Tell us the pack size and design you have in mind.
Not sure which grade to pick?
Tell us what you make or sell, and we will send samples of two or three grades to compare.