Green cardamom, also known as true cardamom is a spice from the Elettaria cardamomum plant that belongs to the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). Producers harvest its small, green seeds and pods—which carry sweet yet pungent flavors reminiscent of eucalyptus—before they are completely mature. The spice is a staple for sweet and savory culinary delicacies, most notably chai. Producers bleach this premium, expensive spice to create white cardamom.
