Every visitor to Wayanad asks the same question on the way home: what should I have bought? This guide answers that question — and if you are planning a trip, it will tell you exactly what to look for and where to find the best quality.

1. Fresh Spices — The Best Thing to Buy in Wayanad

Black pepper, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and chillies grown in Wayanad are among the best in India. Buy them whole if possible — freshness is dramatically better than anything available in cities. Whole spices also last longer and grind fresh when needed.

At Tikachi in Meppadi, you can buy directly sourced whole spices and spice powders at very fair prices. We also ship across India for those who want to reorder after their trip.

2. Wayanad Coffee — Unique and Exceptional

Coffee grown in Wayanad’s hills has a distinct character — slightly earthy, full-bodied, with natural sweetness. It is very different from commercially available coffee in supermarkets. Buy freshly roasted and ground coffee or whole beans from local producers. Tikachi stocks Wayanad coffee in several varieties.

3. Kerala Forest Honey — Unprocessed and Pure

Wild honey collected from the forests of Wayanad is unlike any processed honey you have tasted. It is thicker, darker, more complex in flavour, and genuinely unprocessed. Buy from trusted local sellers — look for honey that is slightly crystallised or thick, not runny and perfectly clear.

4. Homemade Pickles — Kerala’s Finest

Wayanad’s homemade pickles — especially those made with Bird’s Eye Chilly, ginger, and mango — are extraordinary. They keep well and travel perfectly. Tikachi stocks Kerala-style homemade pickles made with local spices.

5. Tea — Straight From Wayanad Estates

Wayanad grows excellent tea alongside Munnar and the Nilgiris. Dust tea, orthodox whole leaf, and flavoured teas (cardamom, ginger, cinnamon) are all worth buying. Fresh estate tea from Wayanad has a fullness that supermarket brands cannot match.

Where to Shop in Wayanad

Tikachi is located on Wayanad Rippon Road, Meppadi — right on the route to Kanthapara Waterfall. We stock fresh spices, coffee, honey, tea, and specialty Kerala products. All our products are also available online at mytikachi.com for reordering after your visit.