The trading of spices between Kerala and the world goes back at least to the third millennium BC. It was a trade that had great impact on Kerala's history, for the traders also brought in Kerala religion and cultures, resulting in the shaping of this land as it is today. Cinnamon and cardamom were the first to draw the attention of foreigners, much before pepper came to be known as black gold and the chief attraction of the Malabar Coast. Soon cloves, ginger and nutmeg also found their way onto the list. Kerala spices are not only aromatic but also have a long shelf life. And purity is the hallmark of the Kerala spices. Some of the spices grown here are cinnamon, cardamom, clove, black pepper, ginger, turmeric, vanilla and nutmeg. Kerala Spice tour takes tourists to some of the mesmerizing destinations of Kerala. Kerala Spice tour encompasses places like Munnar, Periyar, Cochin, Thekkady and Kumarakom.