Born in the Western Ghats.

THE ORIGINS

The altitude changes everything.

At 1,500 metres, the Western Ghats does something to cardamom that no other place on earth replicates. The mist stays longer. The soil holds minerals from monsoon runoff. The shade from the forest canopy slows the pods maturation — and that slowness is exactly what concentrates the aroma. Sylviq's connection to this land is generational. The family relationship with estate farmers in the Idukki highlands began long before the company existed. It began with trust built over shared harvests, fair prices paid before it was fashionable, and a quiet understanding that the quality of a spice is inseparable from the quality of the relationship behind it. We are not a supply chain. We are a set of long-term relationships with people who know their soil.

OUR STANDARD

The problem with anonymous spices.

Most spices in global supply chains pass through four or five intermediaries before they reach a kitchen. Each step adds time, adds moisture exposure, adds the possibility of contamination. By the time the spice reaches the shelf, the buyer has no way of knowing where it actually came from. Sylviq was built to change that. Not as a marketing claim. As an operational reality. Every batch we ship has a documented origin, a lab-verified safety report, and a QR code that gives the buyer full visibility. We only ship what we can stand behind.

WHERE WE ARE GOING

Indian origin. Global standard.

India grows the world's finest spices. The Western Ghats produces cardamom, pepper, and cloves that are unmatched in aroma, oil content, and complexity. What has historically been missing is the infrastructure of verification — lab testing, traceability, consistent documentation — that gives international buyers the confidence to use them in premium products. Sylviq is building that infrastructure, starting with the relationships that have existed for decades.

THE THIRD MOST VALUABLE SPICE ON EARTH

“After saffron and vanilla, nothing commands more than cardamom.”

Our Alleppey Extra Bold pods are hand-selected at the precise moment of maturity, ensuring a volatile oil content that far exceeds industrial standards. This meticulous timing preserves the complex profile of eucalyptus, mint, and pepper that has made South Indian cardamom the coveted treasure of perfumers and master chefs alike.

Gahwa

Arabian Peninsula

The essential aromatic note in traditional Arabic coffee, symbolizing hospitality for millennia.

Traditionally crushed with cloves and saffron.

Sunday Biryani

Hyderabad & Lucknow

Whole pods are toasted in ghee to release cineole, creating the foundation of authentic Nawabi aroma.

Hand-picked pods prevent bitter seed exposure.

Japan & Korea · Functional Wellness

East Asia

Utilized for metabolic support and digestive clarity in East Asian botanical traditions.

Batch-specific volatile oil reports included.

“One spice. Eight civilisations.”

HOW THE WORLD USES SYLVIQ GOLD

Khaleeji Qahwa

Gulf Region

A lighter roast where the bright, minty notes of green cardamom pods lead the flavor profile.

Served in small Dallah pots across the UAE & Qatar.

Kerala Payasam

Malabar Coast

Freshly ground seeds stirred into coconut milk for a floral, cooling finish to festive desserts.

1,500m altitude pods produce higher oil content.

Premium Gifting

Global Metropolis

The ultimate gesture of refinement. Single-estate, pesticide-free pods for those who know the difference.

EST. 1954 · Hand-picked for visual perfection.

Morning Chai

South Asia

The soul of the tea ritual. A single bruised Sylviq Gold pod releases enough volatile oil to scent a whole pot.

Alleppey Extra Bold grade preferred for strength.

Scandinavian Baking

Nordic Region

From Swedish Kardemummabullar to Finnish Pulla, defining the warm, aromatic character of Northern Europe.

The 3rd most valuable spice in the world.

“No other spice has been simultaneously central to Arab hospitality, South Asian cooking, Nordic baking, and East Asian wellness science. Cardamom is not a regional ingredient. It is a global language.”

— SYLVIQ GOLD · KERALA, INDIA · EST. 1954

IDUKKI DISTRICT · KERALA · 1,500M ALTITUDE

“The altitude changes everything.”

Deep within the mist-shrouded peaks of the Kerala Highlands, the 'Queen of Spices' finds its most regal expression. Here, amidst heritage soils that have been tended for centuries, cardamom is not merely a crop; it is a legacy of aromatic intensity and botanical purity that defines the very summit of global spice trade.

By bridging the gap between traditional plantation wisdom and modern traceability systems, we ensure that every 7–8mm pod carries the fingerprint of its origin. This is cardamom in its highest form: pesticide-free, single-estate, and possessing a vibrant green hue that mirrors the lush canopy of its home.

1,500m

72+ yrs

6–8%

Altitude of Idukki growing region

Sylviq estate heritage

Volatile oil content

"Most spices travel through five hands before yours."

1954

Family estate relationships established in Idukki, Western Ghats.

“Four generations. One highland.”

SYLVIQ HERITAGE COLLECTION · EST. 1954

1970s

Deepens direct plantation ties across Cardamom Hills.

1990s

Expands sourcing standards, introduces formal quality protocols.

2026

Sylviq Gold launches — four-generation heritage meets global verification standard.

HAND HARVEST

Each pod hand-picked at peak maturity. No machine cutting. No pod damage.

THE HARVEST · HAND-PICKED · PESTICIDE-SCREENED

"Cardamom is one of the most pesticide-intensive crops in India. Ours is not."

Most cardamom available globally carries a hidden weight of synthetic fertilizers and organophosphates. Because cardamom is susceptible to various thrips and fungal diseases, the industry relies on intensive chemical cycles. We take a different path, focusing on the botanical integrity of the pod through ancestral cultivation and modern screening.

We have spent decades bridging the gap between traditional plantation wisdom and world-class testing standards. The result is a harvest that meets the most stringent international pesticide residue limits, ensuring that the 'Queen of Spices' arrives in your kitchen with nothing but its natural soul intact.

SHADE CURING

Natural colour preserved through shade-drying. No artificial green colouring agents.

SCIENTIFIC DETOX

Proprietary detoxification process. Pesticide residues reduced to EU MRL compliance before shipment.

NABL LAB SCREEN

200+ analytes tested per batch by accredited third-party laboratory. Fail = no shipment.