OVERVIEW:
Cloves are the undeveloped aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae and can be used whole or ground. They have a strong, sweet pungent flavor and aroma. Cloves warm, spicy and slightly bitter flavor is used in sauces, soups and rice dishes, notably a number of traditional Indian dishes like garam masala. They also lend a sweet and spicy flavor to various baked goods and beverages. Cloves provide antiseptic and anti-inflammatory qualities and nutritionally, they are an excellent source of manganese, as well as fiber, vitamin K, vitamin C, calcium and magnesium.
LATIN:
Syzygium aromaticum
ORIGIN:
Sri Lanka
CULTIVATION:
Organic
PARTS USED:
Dried Flower Buds / Whole
TISANE "HERBAL" TEA BREW TIMES:
Ground tisane teas and tea bags - Steep 2 to 5 minutes
Loose leaf tisane teas - Steep 3-5 minutes
Root and seed-based tisane teas - Steep 6-8 minutes
*Steep in newly boiling water (212ºF) to best release the health benefits.
WHAT'S COOKING:
Banana Clove Pancakes
Bohlmann's Pfeffernusse
Eggnog
Faulknerian Family Spice Cake, with Caramel Icing
Maple Garam Masala Glazed Ham Recipe
