Caramel Pumpkin: The Go-To Shop for Organic Coconut Souvenirs đ„„
Hunting for souvenirs in Colombo, I stumbled upon Caramel Pumpkinâa corner store that hits you with a wave of coconut aroma as you walk in. Shelves are packed with everything from coconut snacks to skincare, and the air smells fresh and âorganic.â Wander around, and youâll realize: this is a coconut loverâs paradise. Whether you want coconut egg rolls, Ceylon coffee beans, or coconut oil, this is where to pack Sri Lankaâs âcoconut memoriesâ into your suitcaseđŽ đ„„ Patâs Coconut Egg Rolls: âSri Lankaâs Best Snackâ at First Bite After trying every supermarket snack in Sri Lanka, I can confidently say: Patâs coconut egg rolls are âtop-tierâ! Made with 100% organic coconut, the rolls are stuffed with shredded coconut and coconut cream. Take a bite, and it âcrunchesâ like stepping on sun-warmed coconut shells. Coconut aroma explodes in your mouth, sweet but mildâno cloying aftertaste; Flavors are endless: Original (pure coconut), Coconut Chocolate (mild cocoa + coconut sweetness), Coconut Cinnamon (warm with spice), even Coconut Cashew. Youâll want one of each; Sturdier than supermarket cookies, a small pack lasts ages. Eat it while or gift it to friendsâno one says âitâs just okay.â I polished two sample packs and left with a big boxđ đ„ TOPWIL Organic Coconut âFamily Packâ: From Eating to Skincare, All Coconut Goodness Need practical souvenirs? TOPWILâs organic coconut line is a one-stop shop for coconut fans: For eating: Organic coconut oil (great for cooking or spreading on bread), coconut brown sugar (subtly coconut-sweet, perfect in milk tea), coconut milk powder (add a spoon to coffee for extra creaminess); For using: Coconut moisturizer (texture like melted coconut fat, hydrating but not greasyâideal after sun exposure); bottled coconut milk (easy to take home for curries or smoothies); Local dried fruits too: Mango slices are naturally sweet, not over-sugared, with a fibrous bite; banana chips have a sun-dried caramel flavorâhealthier than potato chips, perfect for binge-watching. âïž Ceylon Coffee âEncyclopediaâ: Ownerâs an ExpertâTaste Before You Buy Itâs not just a coconut shopâitâs a cafĂ©, and the curly-haired owner lights up talking about Ceylon coffee: âWe have 10x more beans than supermarkets.â Shelves stock everything from popular picks to niche estate beans: light roast (fruity acidity), medium roast (balanced caramel), dark roast (rich chocolate). Packages list origin and roast dateâno mysteries; Try a fresh brew first: I sampled a light roast estate bean, tart like lime with a coconut finish. âItâs from the central hillsâlots of rain, so itâs bright,â the owner said; Beans or ground? Heâll advise: âWhole beans for pour-over lovers, ground for convenienceâadd coconut milk for that Sri Lankan twist.â No hard sell, just honest tips. đ° Snacks & Desserts: Coconut Cream Cake So Good, Youâll Want Seconds Take a break on the second floorâsnacks and desserts are all coconut-themed delights: Coconut cream cake: (coconut milk) replaces heavy cream, cake fluffy, frosting subtly sweet with shredded coconut bits. Pair with Ceylon tea, and let the afternoon sun stream through the windowâpure comfort; Light meals like coconut bread or coconut sandwiches cost „10-20, filling without slowing your shopping. Great value; The second-floor dining area has wooden tables and coconut leaf decor, curtains fluttering in the breezeâfeels like picnicking under palm trees, cozier than many cafes. đ No Rip-Offs: Clear Prices, Tourist-Friendly Best part: everythingâs clearly priced, from snacks to coffee. âEveryoneâs a friend hereâno one-time deals,â the owner says. Staff will pack souvenirs in coconut-patterned paper, so they survive your suitcase; Located in central Colomboâsearch âCaramel Pumpkinâ on Google Maps. Close to many sights, perfect for a post-exploration pit stop. Leaving, my bag heavy with coconut rolls, coffee, and oil, I breathed in the mix of coconut and cake sweetness. Suddenly, Sri Lankaâs flavor felt like this: sun-warmed coconut crunch, rain-kissed tea bitterness, and gentle, unrushed warmth. Want to take that âcoconut memoryâ home? This shopâs a mustđ„„ #ColomboTravel #ColomboFood #SriLankaTravel #SriLankaFood #CoconutSouvenirs #CeylonCoffee #OrganicCoconut #TravelShopping