Organic Whole Cloves – USDA Certified (India)

Intense Aroma. High Oil Content. The "Heart" of Spice. 🌿

A single clove can transform a dish. But only if it is fresh.

SpiceBloom’s Organic Whole Cloves are hand-harvested from the flowering buds of the Syzygium aromaticum tree in India. These are 100% USDA Certified Organic, meaning they are grown without synthetic pesticides or chemicals.

Dried naturally in the sun, they are plump, oily, and reddish-brown—never dry or brittle. Squeeze the stem with your fingernail, and you will feel the release of Eugenol (essential oil). That is the sign of a premium clove that will numb your tongue and bring warmth to your biryanis, chai, and apple pies.

🌟 How to Spot a "Dead" Clove (The Water Test)

Want to know if your cloves are fresh? Drop one into a glass of water.

• ✅ Good Cloves (Ours): Will float vertically (head up) or sink. This means they are heavy with essential oils.
• ❌ Bad Cloves: Will float horizontally (flat) on the surface. This means the oil has evaporated, and they are flavourless.

🔥 Culinary & Wellness Uses

• The Perfect Chai: Crush 2 cloves with cardamom and ginger for a tea that warms you from the inside out.
• Aromatic Rice: Throw 3-4 whole cloves into your Basmati rice water. It gives the rice a subtle, exotic perfume.
• Festive Baking: Essential for gingerbread, fruit cakes, and studded into roast hams.
• Natural Remedy: Traditionally used in India to chew on for fresh breath or to soothe toothaches (due to the numbing eugenol oil).

📦 Product Details

• Origin: India 🇮🇳 (Packed in NZ)
• Certification: USDA Organic & Certified Organic
• Profile: Sweet, Pungent, Spicy, Numbing.
• Free From: Pesticides, additives, and preservatives.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Why are they so strong?
Our cloves are organic and packed fresh. They retain their natural oils, which makes them much more potent than the dry, dusty cloves that sit in supermarket jars for years. Use sparingly!

2. Can I grind them?
Yes! Freshly ground cloves are incredibly powerful. We recommend grinding small amounts as needed using a mortar and pestle or coffee grinder to keep the flavour peak.

3. Are they gluten-free?
Yes, our Organic Whole Cloves are naturally gluten-free and vegan.

☕ Build Your Chai / Mulled Wine Kit

Cloves rarely work alone. Pair them with these essentials for the perfect brew:

• 🔵 Organic Green Cardamom
• 🔵 Organic Cinnamon Quills (Cassia)
• 🔵 Organic Star Anise

🛒 Experience the warmth.
Add USDA Organic Whole Cloves to your cart and smell the difference immediately.