How Do You Choose Good Whole Cloves?

Whole dried cloves spilling from a glass jar beside a wooden scoop on a marble surface.

Whole cloves are the dried, unopened flower buds of the clove tree. A good batch comes down to freshness and a clear single origin. The buds should stay whole rather than broken or dusty. Cooks use them whole in slow-cooked dishes, mulled drinks, and tea. They usually remove the buds before serving, or grind them […]

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