Club del Gourmet Cardamom – Spanish Spice 35g

Club del Gourmet's cardamom brings the warmth of Indian spice markets filtered through Spanish culinary tradition. These 35 grams of whole pods—aromatic, resinous, and ready to crack—are the foundation for everything from mulled wine to rice dishes, pastries to curries. Spanish cooks have long understood that cardamom is not a luxury; it is an essential.

About this product

Whole cardamom pods deliver far more flavor and longevity than ground cardamom. Each pod releases its essential oils slowly as it simmers or steeps, perfuming a sauce or tea with a floral, slightly menthol-forward warmth. Club del Gourmet sources and packages these pods to preserve their volatile aromatics, ensuring that every pod you grind or crack has maximum potency.

How to enjoy

• Crush pods into mulled wine, cider, or hot chocolate for winter warmth.
• Add whole or ground to rice pilafs, dal, and curries.
• Infuse into simple syrup for cardamom-scented pastries, buns, or coffee.
• Steep in tea or milk for a Scandinavian-inspired comfort drink.
• Use in spice blends for roasted vegetables or slow-cooked meats.

Product details

• Net weight: 35g
• Origin: Spain
• Brand: Club del Gourmet (El Corte Inglés)
• EAN: 8433329137294
• Storage: Keep in an airtight container away from heat and light to preserve aroma.

⭐ Why we love this

Club del Gourmet cardamom represents Spain's sophisticated approach to global spices—selecting premium whole pods that retain their volatile oils and floral complexity far longer than ground alternatives. In Spanish kitchens, cardamom has earned its place not as exotic theater but as a workhorse for both savory depth and sweet refinement.

🍷 Pairing suggestion

Crush these pods into a glass of warm vermouth or Spanish brandy for an aromatic nightcap, or infuse them into mulled Tempranillo during winter gatherings. They also elevate traditional Spanish horchata and rice desserts, bridging Iberian and Mediterranean flavor worlds.

📍 From Spain

Sourced and curated by Club del Gourmet, the premium spice division of El Corte Inglés (Spain's most respected luxury retailer), this cardamom arrives in Spain via trusted international suppliers and is carefully packaged in their facilities to preserve maximum aromatic potency for Spanish and European markets.