Description

Cloves are the rich, brown, dried, unopened flower buds of Syzygium aromaticum, an evergreen tree in the myrtle family. The name comes from the French “clou” meaning nail.

Geographical Sources:

Cloves come from Madagascar, Indonesia and Sri Lanka.

Traditional Ethnic Uses:

Cloves are used in spice cookies and cakes. Much of the world crop is used in Indonesia for Clove cigarettes, called “kreteks”.

Taste and Aroma Description:

Cloves are strong, pungent, and sweet.

Storage Tips: Store in cool, dark, dry places.

Ingredients

-Water, instant coffee granules, cinnamon stick (3 inches), whole cloves, sugar, Whipped topping