Cloves are aromatic flower buds from the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum), native to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia. They are renowned for their strong, sweet, and spicy flavour with a warm, slightly bitter undertone.

Used extensively in culinary dishes, cloves enhance both sweet and savoury recipes, including baked goods, meats, and marinades. Additionally, they are a key ingredient in various spice blends, such as garam masala and
pumpkin spice.

Beyond their culinary uses, cloves possess medicinal properties and are used in traditional medicine for their antiseptic and analgesic qualities.