Cardamom

Known as the "Queen of Spices," cardamom is a highly aromatic and flavorful spice used in both sweet and savory dishes. It has a warm, slightly citrusy taste and is prized for its medicinal properties.

Fun Facts

• Native to India and Sri Lanka, but now widely cultivated in Guatemala.
• Used in traditional medicine for digestion, oral health, and detoxification.
• One of the most expensive spices in the world due to its labor-intensive harvesting process.