Due to adverse global weather conditions caused by climate change, we are seeing a shortage in cardamom harvests. The limited availability continues to drive up the price of this beloved spice, however, we pledge to continue to watch the market closely and adjust our prices accordingly.

Elettaria cardamomum is an intense and aromatic spice. Green cardamom pods have a complex, delightful flavor and are an important ingredient in chai tea blends. Cardamom pods are ideal for longer term storage and can be cracked, then ground fresh. Use whole cardamom to flavor curry dishes and coffee drinks. A member of the Zingiberaceae family, the sweetly aromatic cardamom is the fruit of a tropical plant related to ginger, and is one of the world's most expensive spices, after saffron and vanilla. Growing cardamom is extremely labor intensive. The tall plants, grown on plantations in Guatemala or India, flower for eight or nine months of the year. 

Pricing for herbs, powders, teas, salts & herbal blends is per ounce unless otherwise specified.

This information is for education purposes, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.