Alta Verapaz, Guatemala
Cardamom
4.85 reviewsGreen cardamom pods from the highlands of Alta Verapaz, intensely aromatic with eucalyptus, citrus, and sweet spice. Essential to chai, curries, and Scandinavian baking. Crush the pods to release the fragrant black seeds.
Boxes from $159.29 · 4 lb, 20 lb, 40 lb boxes
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Form
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Origin: Alta Verapaz, Guatemala
Freshly harvested · November - February
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- Single-origin and fully traceable to the farm
- Most orders ship next business day
- FSSC 22000, Organic, Kosher and Non-GMO
- No account needed — order online and check out securely
Product specs
- Harvest time
- November - February
- Grades
- Conventional or organic. Whole pods or decorticated seeds.
- Production
- Decorticated seeds, optically sorted to remove rocks and off-color seeds.
- Certificate of Analysis
- Aerobic Plate Count, Coliforms, E.Coli, Mold, Yeast, Salmonella, heavy metals.
- Water activity
- <0.70
- Molds
- <0.01%
- Foreign matter
- <0.01%
Shipping & returns
Stocked items ship in 2–7 business days; larger and custom orders ship on a quoted timeline. Shipping is calculated at checkout by weight and destination.
Because these are food products, we can't accept returns of opened goods. If an order arrives damaged, incorrect, or short, email sales@noblehousespice.com within 7 days and we'll make it right. See our full terms.
Cardamom
$703.79 · 20 lb
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between green, white, and black cardamom?
- Green (or "true") cardamom is Elettaria cardamomum, the bright, citrusy, eucalyptus-scented pod used in chai, curries, and baking. White cardamom is usually just bleached green cardamom (true Siam "white" cardamom is a separate species, Amomum krervanh). Black cardamom is a different, larger species (Amomum subulatum) that is smoke-dried for a bold, savory flavor. They aren't interchangeable.
- Where is your green cardamom from?
- The highlands of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, a renowned cardamom-growing region. The green pods are hand-picked at harvest, as shown on our Instagram.
- How do I use green cardamom?
- Lightly crush the pods to release the fragrant black seeds, then add whole or ground to chai, curries, rice, coffee, and Scandinavian baking. A little goes a long way.
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Bought Cardamom from us? Send us your review.
- Verified buyer
Green, plump, and loud
We grind cardamom into our Arabic coffee blend daily. These pods are bright green, full, and the seeds are dark and sticky. The aroma carries through roasting. Best we've had in years.
Amira H. · Coffee roaster and cafe · Dearborn, MI
Purchased: Cardamom
- Verified buyer
Kardemummabullar are our signature and cardamom is most of the flavor. We decorticate and grind these ourselves. Organic, from Guatemala, and it shows in the oil content.
Erik L. · Scandinavian bakery · Minneapolis, MN
Purchased: Cardamom - Organic
- Verified buyer
I was buying small bags from an Indian grocery and paying more per pound for stale pods. The 4 lb box is a better deal and far fresher.
Deepa S. · Chai cart · Berkeley, CA
Purchased: Cardamom
- Verified buyer
Excellent pods. Our only issue is that one delivery was delayed and the box arrived a little dented, though the inner bag was sealed and the product was fine.
Jonas F. · Ice cream maker · Providence, RI
