Ground cardamom of high quality. Ground cardamom adds a slightly spicy and sweet flavour to pastries and sweets, but it is also a common seasoning in Indian and Persian cuisine. In North Africa and the Middle East, cardamom is the favourite addition to coffee blends. Try adding about 1 teaspoon of ground cardamom to the your coffee before brewing and you'll get a wonderfully savoury taste. • Store cardamom dark and dry to preserve the aroma longer.