Cardamom is a spice that originates from plants native to India and Indonesia.

Even so, the biggest exporter of cardamon in the world is Guatemala.

Sometimes also known as cardamum, it’s harvested from a variety of parent plants in the Elettaria genus characterized by seed pods that are smaller than usual.

The spice is so popular for food and beverages around the world that it is one of the most expensive spices that retails to consumers.

It is often used for the caffeinated drinks.