Native to the remote Maluku Islands in Indonesia, these closed buds bloom from an evergreen tree and are plucked when they turn a bright red. Once dried, we grind them into this fine powder preserving the very potent warm and spicy aroma that emanates. Essential for chai tea, cloves are also a key ingredient in garam masala and many Indian dishes. It’s also perfect for holiday recipes like fruit pies, baked cakes, sweet potatoes.

Essential for chai tea, cloves are also a key ingredient in garam masala and many Indian dishes. It’s also perfect for holiday recipes like fruit pies, baked cakes, sweet potatoes.

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