Cloves

Our whole cloves are intensely aromatic, with a warm, pungent sweetness that is one of the most distinctive and powerful aromas in the spice world. A little goes a very long way — these tiny dried flower buds pack an extraordinary punch, and their complex flavour — warm, sweet, slightly numbing, and deeply aromatic — is irreplaceable in both sweet and savoury cooking.

Stud a glazed ham or an orange for a classic festive centrepiece. Infuse mulled wine, chai, and spiced cider. Grind into garam masala, quatre épices, and ras el hanout. Use whole to flavour biryanis, curries, and slow-cooked braises. In baking, a pinch of ground clove adds extraordinary depth to gingerbread, Christmas cake, and spiced biscuits.

Key uses:

• Festive cooking — stud ham and oranges for a classic Christmas centrepiece
• Mulled wine and chai — an essential warming spice for festive drinks
• Spice blends — garam masala, quatre épices, and ras el hanout
• Biryanis and curries — use whole to infuse rice and sauce dishes
• Baking — gingerbread, Christmas cake, and spiced biscuits

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