Intensity 4/5
Perfect eight-point stars, sweet and liquorice-deep. One star flavours an entire pot of broth.
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BLACK CARDAMOM
Whole Pods · pods
Himalayan style · Prototype provenance, unverified
Dried over open fires, so it arrives smoky and resinous. Nothing like green cardamom despite the name — this one belongs in savoury pots.
Aroma
Smoke • Resin • Earth
Flavour
Camphor • Deep • Savoury
Intensity
Heat
40g
£13
1
Best with
DalBraisesBiryaniStock
Format
pods
Category
Cardamom & Aromatics
Cuisine
Indian, Asian
Compare cardamom
Side by side.
| Spice | Aroma | Intensity | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Cardamom | Smoke • Resin • Earth | 5/5 | 40g | £13 |
| Green Cardamom | Citrus • Eucalyptus • Floral | 4/5 | 45g | £16 |
Origin · Nepal
Grapefruit in a peppercorn.
Timut is a Sichuan-family berry rather than true pepper. Its aroma is startlingly close to grapefruit peel, with a light tingling finish.
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