Coorg Cardamom
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Coorg Cardamom

From Coorg's rainforest hills. Sweet, tangy, unmistakably Indian

Single Origin Single Estate Grown
Living Roots Shade-grown, intense aroma
Premium brands Whole pods, warehouse-aged
Grocery store Bleached, pre-ground
$10.00
Ships within 24 hrsΒ· Tracking Included
Perfect for: Chai Β· Biryani Β· Cardamom buns Β· Desserts
βœ“ Single Estate
βœ“ Direct Trade
βœ“ Small Batch
Raghu Chikkanahalli, Community Sourcer
Grown by Raghu Chikkanahalli, Community Sourcer
Coorg, Karnataka, India

The Coorg Cardamom Story

This cardamom comes from the Madikeri Hills in Coorg β€” the Western Ghats region that put Indian cardamom on the map. Grown in rainforest shade, it has the sweet, tangy intensity that mass-produced cardamom can't match. Crush a pod into your chai, biryani, or pastry and taste the difference.

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"Coorg Cardamom takes it to another planet. One cracked pod in the pot and the aroma teleports me back to Mangalore."
β€” Priya M.
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How to Use

Coorg Cardamom
πŸ₯„ Amount 2-3 pods
🍳 Method Heat slow, remove when the foam rises.
πŸ’‘ Tip Crush into your grounds for Turkish coffee.

Best when freshly crushed, the volatile oils dissipate quickly once ground.

Pairs With

For best results
  • β˜• CoffeeTurkish style
  • 🍡 Black TeaEssential for chai
  • 🌹 Rose
  • 🍯 Honey

Spice Highlights

Coorg Cardamom
βš™οΈ Processing Whole Pods
🍽️ Taste Notes Eucalyptus, Citrus, Minty, Sweet
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Perfect For Chai, Biryani, Cardamom buns, Desserts
πŸ₯— Diet Vegan, Gluten-Free

From Coorg

From the misty hills of Coorg

Raghu Chikkanahalli, Community Sourcer

Raghu Chikkanahalli, Community Sourcer

Karnataka,India

Three generations of natural farming Β· If you can't eat it, don't sell itDirect Trade

Grown in

Karnataka

Map of India highlighting Karnataka

Karnataka's Western Ghats β€” mist-covered hills and tropical shade β€” have grown spices for over a thousand years.

Cardamom thrives in the shaded understory of Coorg's hills β€” no direct sun, no cleared fields, just the filtered light and mist that concentrate its aromatic oils.

Cardamom thrives in the shaded understory of Coorg's hills β€” no direct sun, no cleared fields, just the filtered light and mist that concentrate its aromatic oils.

A cardamom flower in bloom. Raghu sources from trusted growers in these hills who share his philosophy: no chemicals, no shortcuts β€” if you can't eat what you grow, you shouldn't sell it.

A cardamom flower in bloom. Raghu sources from trusted growers in these hills who share his philosophy: no chemicals, no shortcuts β€” if you can't eat what you grow, you shouldn't sell it.

Green pods ripen on the vine. Raghu left tech eight years ago to return to his family's land in Bettadapura β€” three generations of natural farming knowledge he couldn't let fade.

Green pods ripen on the vine. Raghu left tech eight years ago to return to his family's land in Bettadapura β€” three generations of natural farming knowledge he couldn't let fade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Elettaria cardamomum. It's a perennial plant in the ginger family, native to the Western Ghats of southern India β€” the same misty hills where our Coorg cardamom is grown.
Guatemala produces 90% of the world's cardamom, but it originated in India. Coorg's shade-grown cardamom from the Western Ghats has an intensity and complexity that plantation-grown exports can't match.
Our cardamom grows under the natural forest canopy, not in cleared fields. This slower growth in filtered sunlight concentrates the volatile oils that give cardamom its signature eucalyptus punch.
Always whole pods. Cardamom's aromatic oils vanish within minutes of grinding. Crush or crack the pods just before use β€” that burst of fragrance is the whole point.
Lightly crush and add whole to chai, biryani, or stews. For baking, crack open and use just the tiny black seeds inside. One or two pods go a long way.
Keep whole pods in an airtight container away from heat and light. Stored properly, they'll stay aromatic for up to two years. Once you smell them fading, it's time to restock.
Coorg Cardamom
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