Intensely aromatic, pungent, sweet, and spicy.
A fine, slightly oily powder.
A rich, dark reddish-brown powder.
Cloves are the dried, unopened flower buds of an evergreen tree native to the Spice Islands but now cultivated in Southern India. They are intensely aromatic and have been a highly prized commodity in the spice trade for centuries. Their power comes from eugenol, an essential oil that gives them their strong aroma and potent antiseptic and pain-relieving properties.
Cloves are a potent and warming spice in Ayurveda, excellent for pacifying Kapha and Vata. They are a powerful digestive stimulant, used to relieve gas and bloating. Their most famous property is their use in dental care; the oil is a strong natural analgesic and antiseptic, traditionally used to relieve toothaches. They are also a potent expectorant, helping to clear congestion.
We source high-quality, whole clove buds that are plump, oily, and rich in their aromatic essential oil.
The buds are carefully dried and offered whole, or ground into a fine, intensely fragrant powder.
