Burlap & Barrel Cloud Forest Cardamom Seeds

The cloud forests of Guatemala create the ideal environment for cardamom to thrive—with plenty of rainfall, high altitude and a temperate climate—and this varietal shows how much of a difference that environment makes. Grown on one of Guatemala’s only single-estate farms, these seeds are sweet and tart, with the spice of ginger and fresh fruitiness of apricot. A touch of grassiness, pine and citrus yields a welcome freshness, while the intoxicating aroma reminds us why it’s worth buying spices outside of a grocery store. This cardamom comes “decorticated”—as in seeds that have been removed from the papery, flavorless husk of the pod—for more concentrated flavor. And we love that it comes packaged in a grinder, allowing for coarsely ground seeds that add crunchy pops of flavor.

​ [/description-break] Ingredients [/title]Ingredients: Decorticated cardamom seeds (Elettaria cardamomum)[/accordion] Specifications [/title]​Net Weight: 2 ounces
Place of Origin: Alta Verapaz, Guatemala[/accordions-break]This cardamom is cultivated on one of Guatemala’s only single-estate farms.[/banner_heading]It’s also one of the only ones to manage their supply chain from harvest to export. Farmer Don Amilcar planted his first cardamom vine at the age of nine, since creating the country’s only vertically integrated cardamom operation.[/banner-text-break]We loved this cardamom in our Swedish Cardamom Buns (Kardemummabullar). Or, use as you would any other cardamom: in sauces, curries, stews and braises. It adds complexity to a spice rub (especially for lamb or chicken) and is great for adding more layers of flavor to a fruit jam—just cooking down with the fruit juice of your choice. Grind it to use in desserts like Rice Pudding with Bourbon, Orange and Cardamom or Brown Butter-Cardamom Banana Bread, or to season root veggies like carrots—add a squeeze of citrus for freshness. [/how-to-use-break]Please note, you may need to grind it further into a finer powder texture if it’s not going to go through a long cooking process, like with baked goods.