Cloves

Cloves are the immature unopened flower buds of a tropical tree. When fresh, they are pink, dried, they turn to a rust-brown colour. Measuring 12-16 mm (1/2-5/8) long, they resemble small nails, with a tapered stem. The large end of the clove is the four-pointed flower bud.

Bouquet: Warm, pungent and aromatic

Flavour: Sweetly pungent, astringent and strongly aromatic.