Cloves

We are offering cloves.
cloves (syzygium aromaticum, syn. Eugenia aromaticum or eugenia caryophyllata) are the aromatic dried flower buds of a tree in the family myrtaceae. Cloves are native to indonesia and india and used as a spice in cuisine all over the world. The english name derives from latin clavus 'nail' (also origin of french clou 'nail') as the buds vaguely resemble small irregular nails in shape. Cloves are harvested primarily in indonesia, madagascar, zanzibar, pakistan, and sri lanka; it is also grown in india under the name lavang, called 'lavanga' in telugu.
the clove tree is an evergreen which grows to a height ranging from 10-20 m, having large oval leaves and crimson flowers in numerous groups of terminal clusters. The flower buds are at first of a pale color and gradually become green, after which they develop into a bright red, when they are ready for collecting. Cloves are harvested when 1.5-2 cm long, and consist of a long calyx, terminating in four spreading sepals, and four unopened petals which form a small ball in the centre. Cloves can be used in cooking either whole or in a ground form, but as they are extremely strong, they are used sparingly. The spice is used throughout europe and asia and is smoked in a type of locally known as kretek in indonesia. The largest brand of kreteks in the united states is djarum, who sells the iconic djarum black. Cloves are also an important incense material in chinese and japanese culture. Cloves have historically been used in indian cuisine (both north indian and south indian) as well as mexican cuisine (best known as 'clavos de olor'), where it is often paired together with cumin and cinnamon. In north indian cuisine, it is used in almost all dishes, along with other spices. It is also a key ingredient in tea along with green cardamom. In south indian cuisine, it is used extensively in biryani along with 'cloves dish' (similar to pilaf, but with the addition of other spices), and it is normally added whole to enhance the presentation and flavor of the rice. In vietnamese cuisine, cloves are often used to season pho broth. Due to the indonesean influence the use of cloves is widespread in the netherlands. Cloves are used in cheeses, often in combination with cumin. Cloves are an essential ingredient for making dutch speculaas. Furthermore cloves are used in traditional dutch stews like hachee. Its essence is commonly used in the production of many perfumes.