Questions and answers
Draft, last updated 10 November 2026. Bracketed parts still need real details.
The first batch
When can I order?
The first batch is planned for spring 2027. If you join the list, we email you once when it lands.
Does joining the list cost anything or commit me to buying?
No. It is free, there is no payment, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
How much will there be?
About 70 kg in total: green cardamom and black pepper. When it is sold, the next batch follows the next harvest.
The spices
Where do they come from?
From named farms in Kerala in southern India. The cardamom comes from [FARM NAME] in Idukki and the pepper from [FARM NAME] in Wayanad. Each pouch states the farm and the harvest month.
Who chooses them?
My sister lives in Kerala. She visits the farms, checks how the spices are dried and stored, and selects the lots we buy.
Why only whole spices?
Whole cardamom pods and peppercorns hold their aroma far longer than ground spices. Grind or crush them just before you cook and you will notice the difference.
How are they tested?
Each batch is tested by an accredited laboratory in the EU for pesticide residues and ethylene oxide before it goes on sale. Bakeries, restaurants and shops can ask for the lab report.
Are they organic?
Not certified organic at this stage. We would rather say that plainly than use the word loosely. We ask each farm which treatments they use and we test every batch against EU limits.
Do they contain allergens?
The pouches contain only cardamom or only pepper, with nothing added. [CONFIRM WITH PACKER: whether the packing facility also handles nuts, sesame, mustard or celery, and state it here.]
How long do they keep, and how should I store them?
Stored sealed, cool, dry and away from light, whole spices keep their quality for at least [18 to 24] months. The best before date is printed on every pouch.
How do I use whole cardamom?
Crush the pod lightly and use the dark seeds inside. For baking, grind the seeds in a mortar or spice grinder. Roughly 6 to 10 pods give one teaspoon of ground cardamom, depending on their size.
Ordering and delivery
Where do you deliver?
To addresses in Denmark for now.
What does shipping cost?
39 kr for orders under 300 kr, and free for orders of 300 kr or more. Most orders fit your letterbox.
How can I pay?
[PAYMENT METHODS, for example card and MobilePay. Confirm once the shop platform is chosen.]
Can I return an order?
Yes. You have 14 days to change your mind, and unopened pouches can be returned. Opened pouches cannot, for food safety reasons. The full terms are on the shipping and returns page.
Bakeries, restaurants and shops
Do you sell in larger quantities?
Yes. We supply bulk pouches from 250 g to 1 kg. Write to [YOUR EMAIL] for samples and prices.
Can we get documentation?
Yes. We provide the lab report and the farm and harvest details for each batch.