Description
Cloves are harvested from an evergreen tree that can reach heights of 30 to 40 feet and live for over 80 years. The commercial spice consists of the flower buds, which must be hand-picked at a precise stage—just as they turn from green to a yellowish-pink—before the flowers actually open. Once harvested, they are sun-dried for several days until they turn a deep reddish-brown and become brittle enough to snap easily. Today, while Indonesia remains the largest producer, major cultivation also occurs in Madagascar, Tanzania (Zanzibar), Sri Lanka, and India.







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