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Imphal valley, Manipur

Chak-hao black rice

$18 expected price

1 kg, cloth bag

Purple kheer at the festival feast, sweet and nutty.
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  • Reserve now, pay later. No card needed. We email you to confirm and pay when your piece reaches the US.
  • Made where it’s from. Bought directly from the maker in Imphal valley.
The story

An aromatic heirloom rice that cooks to deep purple, grown in the Imphal valley and traditionally kept for feasts.

Details
  • GI-tagged
  • Heirloom variety
  • Unpolished
  • Size: 1 kg, cloth bag
Reservations & delivery

Reserving is free and holds a place in the first shipment. When it reaches the US we email you a link to confirm and pay. If you’ve changed your mind, ignore the email and the reservation lapses. Read the FAQ.

Who makes it

Rice farmers of the Imphal valley.

Assam tea, king chilli, black rice and high-curcumin turmeric from the hills.

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