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Hand-Picked Clove Buds
4.8 · 88 reviewsSKU MC-CLO-BUD-050
Picked at the pink-blush stage with the round head intact — where all the oil lives.
₹379₹449/ 50 gSave ₹70
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- Free delivery over ₹799
- Milled the week you order
- Harvest & grind date on pouch
- 30-day no-quibble returns
- Origin
- Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
- Net weight
- 50 g
- Category
- Whole Spices
- Tasting notes
- Sweet eugenol, dried orange peel, gentle numbing warmth
The full story
A clove is an unopened flower bud, and timing the pick is everything. Too early and there's no oil; too late and the bud opens, the head drops off, and what's left is a woody stem with little to give.
We take ours at the blush stage, when the buds have just turned from green to pink, then sun-dry until they darken to deep russet. A good clove should leave an oily mark when pressed against paper — ours do.
Use sparingly. Clove is the loudest thing in most spice cupboards and will happily take over a dish.
How to use it
Biryani, garam masala, baked ham, mulled cider, pickling brines.
For whole spice, dry-toast in a pan over medium heat for 30–60 seconds until fragrant, then grind. Toasting wakes up the volatile oils and makes a noticeable difference to depth.
Storage
Keep the pouch sealed, away from light and heat — the cupboard above the hob is the worst place in most kitchens. Whole spice will hold for 18–24 months stored properly; ground spice is at its best within three months of the grind date printed on the back.
Delivery & returns
Orders placed before 2pm ship the same working day. Standard delivery is 2–4 working days, free on orders over ₹799 and ₹59 below that.
If a spice isn’t what you hoped, tell us within 30 days and we’ll refund it — opened pouches included. We’d rather know.
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