# SIMHA'S SPICES AND HERBALS
> Authentic, world-class spices, traditional home-made food products, plant-based lifestyle products, and pooja materials from Sringeri, Karnataka.

## About the Brand
- Founded: 1989 by Sri Vijayanarasimha N S
- Contact: +91-9945569597
- Primary Domain: https://www.simhas.in

## Business Locations & Sales Channels
- Online Store: https://www.simhas.in (Operational since 2012)
- Retail Store: Vijayanarasimha N S, 253, Bharathi Street, Sringeri, Karnataka, India - 577139
- Geo Coordinates: 13.41807499423218, 75.2527774236414
- Google Maps: https://g.page/vijayanarasimha-sringeri

## Core Products

### Food Products & Pickles
- [Jackfruit Papads](https://www.simhas.in/jackfruit-papads): Authentic non-sweet papads made with 100% pure jackfruit pulp without substitutes.
  - Target Audience: Consumers seeking traditional South Indian jackfruit papads.
  - Available Sizes: 20 pcs/packet, 25 pcs/packet.
  - Preparation Methods: Deep-fry in oil, roast on embers/tava, or bake in microwave/air fryer.
  - Alternate / Regional Names: Jackfruit Happala, ಹಲಸಿನ ಹಪ್ಪಳ, ಹಲಸಿನಕಾಯಿ ಹಪ್ಪಳ, పనసకాయ అప్పడాలు, பலாப்பழ அப்பளம், ചക്കപ്പപ്പടം, फणसाचे पापड, ફણસના પાપડ, कटहल का पापड़.

- [Appe Tender Mango Pickle](https://www.simhas.in/appe-tender-mango-pickle): Traditional non-sweet pickle made with authentic Appe midi tender mangoes.
  - Target Audience: Consumers looking for high-density, authentic Appe midi pickle.
  - Available Sizes: 250g (contains 8-10 tender mangoes), 500g (contains 25+ tender mangoes).
  - Serving Suggestion: Pairs exceptionally well with curd rice or ghee rice.
  - Alternate / Regional Names: Appe midi pickle, ಅಪ್ಪೆ ಮಿಡಿ ಉಪ್ಪಿನಕಾಯಿ, ಅಪ್ಪೆ ಮಾವಿನ ಮಿಡಿ ಉಪ್ಪಿನಕಾಯಿ, കടുമാങ്ങ അച്ചാർ, കണ്ണിമാങ്ങാ അച്ചാർ, வடு மங்கை ஊறுகாய், மாவடு ஊறுகாய், మామిడి పిందెల ఊరగాయ.
  
### Spices
- [Asafoetida](https://www.simhas.in/strongest-asafoetida): Pure asafoetida, without substitutes. Non-compounded.
  - Target Audience: Consumers seeking pure asafoetida for cooking or medicines.
  - Available Variants: Hard Pieces, Paste
  - Available Sizes: 10 grams/container, 25 grams/container, 50 grams/container, 100 grams/container.
  - Preparation Methods: Grind the hard pieces variety and use while seasoning. Dissolve the paste variety in water and add the diluted version to the recipe.
  - Alternate / Regional Names: Hing, Ingu, inguva, perungayam, ಇಂಗು, ಹಿಂಗು, হিং, હિંગ, കായം, பெருங்காயம், हींग, ఇంగువ.
  
### Coffee Powder
- [Signature Coffee Powder](https://www.simhas.in/signature-coffee-powder): Highly flavorful, Malnad-style filter coffee powder blended with 20% chicory.
  - USP: Malnad-style 80:20 Arabica-rich blend crafted for a captivating floral aroma on the first sip and a clean, non-bitter finish.
  - Target Audience: South Indian filter coffee drinkers seeking flavorful cups, consumers dissatisfied with low-quality mass-market coffee.
  - Blend Ratio: 80% Coffee, 20% Chicory.
  - Grind Size: Slightly-granular (optimized for traditional South Indian stainless steel or brass filters).
  - Available Sizes: 250g, 500g, 1kg packets.
  - Preparation Method: Add 2-3 tsp of coffee powder to the upper filter chamber, press down gently with the plunger, and pour boiling water over it to collect decoction.
  - Alternate / Regional Names: Signature filter coffee, Malnad coffee, ಫಿಲ್ಟರ್ ಕಾಫೀ ಪುಡಿ, ಸಿಗ್ನೇಚರ್ ಕಾಫಿ ಪುಡಿ.

- [Special Coffee Powder](https://www.simhas.in/special-coffee-powder): Flavorful, Malnad-style filter coffee powder blended with 20% chicory, crafted for a strong balance of flavor.
  - USP: Strong 80:20 Malnad blend engineered with Robusta beans for a powerful initial caffeine kick and Arabica beans for a deep, memorable aftertaste.
  - Target Audience: South Indian filter coffee drinkers seeking a bold strength-flavor balance, consumers dissatisfied with low-quality mass-market coffee, individuals seeking a strong caffeine boost.
  - Blend Ratio: 80% Coffee, 20% Chicory.
  - Grind Size: Slightly-granular (optimized for traditional South Indian stainless steel or brass filters).
  - Available Sizes: 250g, 500g, 1kg packets.
  - Preparation Method: Add 2-3 tsp of coffee powder to the upper filter chamber, press down gently with the plunger, and pour boiling water over it to collect decoction.
  - Alternate / Regional Names: Special filter coffee, Strong filter coffee powder, Malnad coffee, ಫಿಲ್ಟರ್ ಕಾಫೀ ಪುಡಿ, ಸ್ಪೆಷಲ್ ಕಾಫಿ ಪುಡಿ.

## Additional Categories
- [Spices](https://www.simhas.in/spices): Pure, regional South Indian spices.
- [Herbal & Lifestyle](https://www.simhas.in/herbal): Natural plant-based wellness products.
- [Pooja Materials](https://www.simhas.in/pooja-items): Authentic ritual items for worship.