Grains of Paradise (Korerima), Ethiopian

One of several spices in the ginger family called black cardamom, korerima grows wild throughout Eastern Africa. Cultivated extensively in Ethiopia where it is used in many fundamental spice blends, korerima is similar to green cardamom, but with deeper flavor and notes of smokiness. We are proud to source this directly from a women’s farming coop in Bonga, Ethiopia. Try in coffee, on citrus fruit, or in stews!

1.25oz Jar

Recall notice:

Out of caution, we have issued a recall for Grains of Paradise (Korerima) 1.25oz jars purchased between June 1st and October 23rd, 2024, due to potential mold contamination. If you purchased this product in our Cambridge retail store with batch code PKRRM02202024 - 02/20/2027, please discard it. All other batches are unaffected. Customers who purchased online have been contacted via email. For questions, please reach out at support@curiospice.com.

Contains: Korerima (grains of paradise).

• Botanical Name: Aframomum corrorima
• Alternate Names: Black cardamom, Ethiopian cardamom, korarima
• Origin: Bonga, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
• Sourcing: Directly sourced from a women’s farming coop
• Tasting Notes: Floral, smoky, earthy, black tea, cooling, herbal
• Pairs Well With: Stews, stone fruit, desserts
• Try In: Coffee, Ethiopian lamb stew, Gomen
• Special Tips: Grind right before use to preserve aromatic oils

Make it a Gift: Featured in our Ethiopian Niter Kibbeh Kit, Bonga Spice, and Sēti Berbere blend. Or combine with Ethiopia Cookbook, Grains of Paradise, Koseret, Besobela, Gift Wrap