Tea, coffee & spices. 52 GI products, 20 states.
Covers teas, coffees and spices such as Darjeeling tea, Malabar pepper, Alleppey green cardamom and Monsooned Malabar coffee. Buyers must buy from registered estates, processors or authorised exporters in the named region, with residue test reports for their market.
Named shortlist from USD 390
- 52
- registered GI products
- 20
- states and UTs
- Maharashtra
- leads with 9
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What a GI tag means for you.
A Geographical Indication is a registered name, protected in India under the Geographical Indications of Goods Act, 1999, that ties a product to the place and method that made it famous.
- The name is protected: only registered producers and authorised users from the named region may use it.
- Ask for the authorised-user certificate, or a letter from the registered proprietor, before you place an order.
- GI protects the name and origin, not your design. Custom colours, sizes and packaging are usually welcome.
- Many GI crafts are made by artisan groups and cooperatives, so plan for smaller batches and allow time for hand work.
52 products, by state.
Registered GI names in this category. Products registered for more than one state appear under each. Pending applications are counted per state across all categories.
Maharashtra9
- Amravati Pippali
- Bhiwapur Chilli
- Kasti Coriander
- Nandurbar Amchur
- Nandurbar Mirchi (Chilli)
- Sangli Turmeric
- Sindhudurg & Ratnagiri Kokum
- Vasmat Haldi (Turmeric)
- Waigaon Turmeric
17 more GI applications pending in Maharashtra (all categories)
Karnataka8
- Bababudangiris Arabica Coffee
- Byadagi Chilli
- Chikmagalur Arabica Coffee
- Coorg Arabica Coffee
- Coorg Green Cardamom
- Malabar Pepper
- Monsooned Malabar Arabica Coffee
- Monsooned Malabar Robusta Coffee
3 more GI applications pending in Karnataka (all categories)
Kerala7
- Alleppey Green Cardamom
- Edayur Chilli (Edayur Mulaku)
- Malabar Pepper
- Monsooned Malabar Arabica Coffee
- Monsooned Malabar Robusta Coffee
- Thalanadan Grambu (Clove)
- Wayanaad Robusta Coffee
4 more GI applications pending in Kerala (all categories)
Tamil Nadu7
- Alleppey Green Cardamom
- Erode Manjal (Erode Turmeric)
- Kanniyakumari Clove
- Malabar Pepper
- Nilgiri (Orthodox)
- Ramnathapuram Mundu Chilli
- Virudhunagar Samba Vathal (Chilly)
16 more GI applications pending in Tamil Nadu (all categories)
Uttarakhand3
- Almora Lakhori Mirchi
- Uttarakhand Berinag Tea
- Uttarakhand Tejpat
3 more GI applications pending in Uttarakhand (all categories)
Andhra Pradesh2
- Araku Valley Arabica Coffee
- Guntur Sannam Chilli
2 more GI applications pending in Andhra Pradesh (all categories)
Arunachal Pradesh2
- Arunachal Pradesh Adi Kekir (Ginger)
- Arunachal Pradesh Singpho Phalap (Singpho Tea)
Assam2
- Assam (Orthodox)
- Assam Karbi Anglong Ginger
1 more GI application pending in Assam (all categories)
Goa2
- Harmal Chilli
- Khola Chilli
Himachal Pradesh2
- Himachali Kala Zeera
- Kangra Tea
2 more GI applications pending in Himachal Pradesh (all categories)
Odisha2
- Araku Valley Arabica Coffee
- Kandhamal Haladi
11 more GI applications pending in Odisha (all categories)
Sikkim2
- Dalle Khursani
- Sikkim Large Cardamom
5 more GI applications pending in Sikkim (all categories)
Uttar Pradesh2
- Banaras Lal Bharwamirch (Red Pickel Chilli)
- Hathras Hing
6 more GI applications pending in Uttar Pradesh (all categories)
West Bengal2
- Dalle Khursani
- Darjeeling Tea
2 more GI applications pending in West Bengal (all categories)
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh1
- Kashmir Saffron
5 more GI applications pending in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (all categories)
Meghalaya1
- Lakadong Turmeric
Nagaland1
- Naga Mircha
Telangana1
- Warangal Chapata Chilli
Source: Geographical Indications Registry, Government of India. Categories grouped by SourceSquid for buyers.
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[email protected]How many tea, coffee and spices products hold a GI tag in India?
52 registered Geographical Indications fall in this category, from 20 states and union territories. The full list is on this page, grouped by state.
Which state has the most tea, coffee and spices GI products?
Maharashtra has the most, with 9, followed by Karnataka (8) and Kerala (7).
Can I import GI-tagged products from India for my own brand?
Yes. You buy from registered producers or authorised users in the named region and can sell the goods under your own brand. The GI name itself belongs to the region, so use it only for genuine goods from those producers and ask for proof of authorisation with each order.
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