Whole Cloves
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🔬 Third-Party Lab Tested — Every Pouch
$24.00· 8oz pouch
Why These Aren't Your Grocery Store Cloves
Most cloves on shelves are dry, brittle, and have lost their essential oils. Here's how we're different.
| From Byadgi | Typical Brands | |
|---|---|---|
| Potency | Plump, oily buds with intense aroma | Dry, brittle, lost their essential oils months ago |
| Who's Behind It | Our family — 40 years in the spice trade, direct from source | Imported through middlemen and distributors |
| Purity | Third-party lab tested every batch — we prove it | Rarely tested — you have to trust the label |
| What's Inside | One ingredient: whole cloves. Nothing else. | May contain broken buds, stems, or filler |
| Pouch Size | 8oz (225g) — months of cooking in one pouch | 1-2oz (30-60g) — gone in a week |
| Value | $10.67 per 100g — less than half the boutique price | $24-32 per 100g — for a fraction of the quantity |
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Customer Reviews
I added the cloves to chai and seriously never have the chai tastes so good. The spices are fresh & so good
These whole cloves are plump, whole, and packed with aromatic flavor. A couple of these in a rice dish or pressure cooker base infuses a rich, warm sweetness that makes the whole kitchen smell amazing.
Common Questions
Why $24 when I can get cloves at the store for less?
Grocery store cloves have often been sitting in jars for months — dried out, brittle, and barely fragrant. Fresh, quality whole cloves are plump, oily, and intensely aromatic. You need fewer of them per dish, so the pouch lasts longer than you'd expect.
Our 225g pouch is 4–5× bigger than what boutique spice brands sell. At $10.67 per 100g, you're paying less than half what they charge.
How many cloves should I use? They're so strong.
Cloves are the most intense spice in your kitchen — a little goes a very long way. For most dishes: 2–4 cloves for a pot of rice or biryani, 3–5 for a curry serving 4, 2–3 for a cup of chai or mulled wine. Start with less and taste. You can always add more, but you can't take them out once the flavor is in. Fresh cloves like ours are more potent than stale ones, so you may need even fewer.
When should I add cloves to my dish?
Add whole cloves early — typically in hot oil or ghee at the start of cooking, alongside other whole spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and bay leaves. This lets them release their essential oils into the fat, which carries the flavor through the entire dish. For drinks like chai or mulled wine, add them to the liquid and let them simmer.
I have too many cloves — what else can I make?
Cloves go into far more than you'd think: garam masala (grind your own), chai tea, mulled wine or cider, biryani, curries, baked ham (stud with whole cloves), pumpkin pie, apple cider, pickles, stewed fruits, and aromatic rice. You can also make clove-infused oil or press a few into an orange for a natural room fragrance.
What do cloves actually taste like?
Warm, sweet, slightly bitter, and almost numbing on the tongue — that's the eugenol, the essential oil that gives cloves their distinctive intensity. They have a deep, penetrating aroma that's sweet and woody at the same time. No other spice tastes quite like cloves — that's why a little goes so far.
Is it safe to eat whole cloves? I accidentally bit into one.
Biting into a whole clove is unpleasant — very intense and numbing — but it's not harmful. Most cooks leave whole cloves in the dish for flavor during cooking and either remove them before serving or push them to the side while eating. If you prefer, you can use a spice bag or tea infuser to keep them contained and easy to remove.
How do I know if my cloves are still fresh?
Keep in the original sealed pouch or transfer to an airtight container. Store in a cool, dark place. Whole cloves are one of the most shelf-stable spices — stored properly, they stay potent for 2+ years. Avoid moisture and heat.
What makes From Byadgi different?
We're a family from Byadgi, Karnataka — with over 40 years in the spice business. Three retail shops, a wholesale network, and end-to-end control from sourcing to delivery. Every batch is hand-selected, third-party lab tested, and Non-GMO verified.
How should I store them?
Keep in the original sealed pouch or transfer to an airtight container. Store in a cool, dark place. Whole cloves are one of the most shelf-stable spices — stored properly, they stay potent for 2+ years. Avoid moisture and heat.
Is shipping free?
Free shipping on all U.S. orders over $48. Ships within 3–5 business days via FedEx or UPS with full tracking.
What if I'm not happy?
We stand behind everything we make. If the spices don't meet your expectations or arrive damaged, reach out and we'll make it right. We're a family business — your trust means everything to us.