I buy cardamon in bulk from one of my favorite stores, New Seasons.
I love the fragrance and taste.
Running low, I added it to my grocery list.
Without thinking, I put a few large scoops in a plastic bag.
When I weighed it and saw the price, I was shocked.
It’s almost $50 per pound.
Why so much?
I learned that there is a three-year waiting period after planting before cardamon can be harvested. The pods are handpicked.
Also, this higher price could reflect basic supply and demand in global markets.
I needed cardamon and knew that this “stash” would be fresher and probably less expensive than the prepackaged variety.
Arriving home, I put the package aside on my kitchen counter so that I could transfer it to a glass jar to store in my pantry.
I later noticed the fragrance wafting through my house.
I could smell it even upstairs!
The aroma reminded me of chai lattes at Blue Scorcher Bakery & Cafe in Astoria. This is a destination place for me on the Oregon Coast. Everything is delicious and the service is fantastic.
Yes, fresh cardamon is expensive but worth it as most recipes call for a small amount.
Cardamon coffee, cardamon chai, cardamon cookies…here I come!
Lori Greer in Portland 
My dilemma is never knowing which is the correct spelling…..cardamom or cardamon…since I’ve seen both? Now that we are on the subject I quickly googled it and it seems that both are okay. Both spellings smell equally nice!! ❤ Jeanne
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Hi Jeanne, I agree it is a delicious and fragrant spice. I hope life is going well for you and your loved ones. It is cold and rainy today in Portland.
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Lori it is funny how “cold and rainy” can sound so nice, when one is sweltering in temps between 36 – 42 degrees C! All the best. Spring will be there soon! XX
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I love cardamon too. I try not to look at the price.
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I think you may like that a little bit Lori. One of those things in life that lifts the senses 😀 ❤️ 🙏🏽 🦋 🦘 🐬 🐳 🌺 🌹 🌈
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Wow! I had no idea it was so expensive. I have simply been appreciative when I had experienced its benefits. I think its spelt cardamom here.
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Good morning Fay
I was so amazed at the scent wafting out of a plastic bag.
Now it is stored in a glass jar in a dark pantry so that lovely fragrance is hidden.
Blessings, Lori
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