The very reason why the West came a-calling to our fair shores more than 500 years ago was spices! India is synonymous with its spices even today…from pepper to cardamom, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and vanilla, one can explore the lands that produce this bounty.
Did you know that India is the home to the International Pepper Exchange? Headquartered in Kochi, Kerala, it was founded in 1997 and deals with the global trade of black pepper…somewhat in the same manner that regular stock exchanges worldwide work!