Cardamom is considered the Queen of Spices in India, where it is often called elaichi. A staple of countless curries, rice dishes and desserts, and cardamom tea, it works alone or as part of a spice blend. Whole cardamom pods flavor many of our blends, like Ethiopian Berbere and Spice Coast Garam Masala. In Northern Europe, cardamom benefits extend to traditional pastries. In the Middle East cardamom seeds are added to coffee. We source it from the Cardamom Hills in South-Eastern India, this variety is rare and extremely fragrant. This exclusive selection comes from ancient varieties cultivated in a truly ancient terroir for optimal flavor. They are far denser and more aromatic than the modern high-yield plants. Pure, unadulterated cardamom benefits dishes by adding clean yet complex flavors. There is simply no quality cardamom substitute.