Tamil Nadu

A cacao growing region in India.

Indianuttyspicy

An Indian state with growing cacao cultivation, again largely intercropped, and one where the emerging craft sector has begun identifying regional lots.

Country
India
Flavour families
nutty, spicy

Terroir

Irrigated intercropping under coconut in the wetter districts.

Flavour character

Some lots are described with a distinct spiced note alongside the nutty base.

InferredSource: ChocolateHQ

Other regions in India

Related

Part of

  • IndiaAn Indian state with growing cacao cultivation, again largely intercropped, and one where the emerging craft sector has begun identifying regional lots.

History and culture

  • Cacao in IndiaThe neighbouring growing area, with the same intercropping pattern.

Sources

  • ChocolateHQ editorial synthesisChocolateHQ(citation identity confirmed; passage not re-read)