Riya Spices & Herbals

Riya Spices & Herbals operates from Kumily, in Kerala's Idukki district — the heart of the state's cardamom-growing hill country — selling spices sourced from the surrounding plantations rather than trucked in from elsewhere. The shop's core range covers more than 20 Idukki spice varieties, including green cardamom, black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg and cumin, alongside pre-mixed masalas such as sambar powder, garam masala and fish masala for cooks who want a ready blend rather than building one from scratch. Its tea and Ayurveda sections extend past straight spice retail: tulsi tea and masala tea sit alongside traditional Kerala oils including murivenna and kumkumadi, plus herbal face packs and other skincare formulations rooted in Ayurvedic practice. Dried fruits and nuts round out the catalog, from almonds and cashews to dried kiwi. The shop keeps long, consistent hours — open every day from 9am to 7pm — and takes orders through an online store as well as in person, with customer reviews on local directories running strongly positive on product quality and service. For visitors passing through Thekkady's spice-plantation circuit, it functions as a single stop covering the region's signature spice, a wider Idukki spice range, and the Ayurvedic products typically sold alongside them in this part of Kerala.