- OriginMaluku Islands, Indonesia
- Common UseCooking, Medicine, Rituals
- Plant SpeciesSyzygium Aromaticum
- Supply TypeManufacturer
- Preferred Buyer Location India only
Laung (clove) originates from the Maluku Islands (also called the Spice Islands) in Indonesia. Cloves have been used for centuries in cooking, medicine, and rituals. The laung spice comes from the dried flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum tree, which thrives in tropical climates. Historically, laung were highly valued in the spice trade and were exported to India, the Middle East, and Europe. Flavour Profile Aroma: Highly aromatic, warm, and woody Taste: Strong, slightly sweet, and bitter-spicy Aftertaste: Slightly numbing with a lingering warmth