Ground cardamom seed allows for the quick addition of cardamom's warm, citrusy and floral flavor to your dishes. This is the spice in its most ready-to-use form. The outer green husk of the cardamom pod has been broken open and removed, and the black-brown seeds within have been collected and ground. Ground cardamom is an ideal blending spice that marries well with the classics of Indian garam masalas and Chinese 5-spice mixtures, lending them each a softness yet an assertive citrus edge that creates a umami of spice combinations. Overall, it adds a tang with a softness that is never bitter. Ground cardamom is an excellent spice to dust over coffee or tea lattes. Its as pretty as it is flavorful.