Tv Kuriakost Spice Market

You can find us at 259, Mandham, in the Old Chanthapura area of Vadakkencherry. This is where the Tv Kuriakost Spice Market operates from every day. It’s an old part of town with a lot of history and narrow streets. The roads are paved with stone and the buildings are packed close together. We deal mainly in local spices that come from the surrounding hills and farms. When you walk into our shop, the smell is the first thing you notice. It’s a strong mix of black pepper, cardamom, and dried ginger. We spend the day weighing out portions and filling up heavy sacks for transport. The floor is made of old wood that creaks a bit when you walk on it. We don't have any high-tech machinery here. It’s mostly hand-sorting and manual scales. We’ve been here for many years, and the routine hasn't changed much at all. We open up early when the air is still cool and try to get the heavy lifting done before the midday heat hits the town. There are always people stopping by to see what the current market prices are. We drink a lot of coffee from the small shop around the corner. It’s a simple way of life, and we are content with it. We don't need a lot of fuss to get our work done. We just focus on the spices and making sure the bags are tied tight for the customers.