Cardamom green (solid), 1 kg

Exquisite Indian spice with a pleasant sweet taste and medicinal properties, cultivated in the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and served with various dishes. Cardamom was considered an expensive spice, enjoyed only by the nobility, understandable given its noble aroma and ability to cure many ailments. It is among the three most expensive spices in the world, alongside saffron and vanilla – when referring to natural spices without additives. Cardamom is simultaneously pungent and delicate, sharp and mild, with notes of eucalyptus and camphor giving it a piquant refreshing taste.

Cardamom is a powerful antioxidant, preventing aging, removing toxins, lowering cholesterol, and boosting immunity. Furthermore, this aromatic spice effectively breaks down fats and normalizes metabolism, making it effective in weight loss. Cardamom is recommended for pregnant women as it alleviates symptoms of morning sickness and improves digestion. In India, the seeds are chewed after meals to freshen breath. Ayurvedic specialists prescribe cardamom for improved vision, coughs, migraines, and neuroses. Urologists have mentioned it as a male aphrodisiac used to treat impotence. Cardamom breaks down caffeine, preventing its harmful effects, thus coffee with cardamom is much gentler than pure arabica.