Indonesian Cloves: Magic Spices from the Nusantara
Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) are the aromatic dried flower buds of the clove tree, a species of evergreen tree in the Myrtaceae family. Native to Indonesia, this plant has long been an important part of the world spice trade. Indonesian cloves were highly sought after by European and American nations who made spices their primary trade commodity. Long History and Global Trade Cloves originate from the Maluku Islands, Indonesia, and have been used for centuries in traditional cooking and medicine. In […]
