- BIO
- Whole Cloves
- Warm & Intensely Spicy
- Naturally Caffeine-Free
BIO Gewürznelken ganz contain just one ingredient: whole cloves from controlled organic cultivation. Their intense, warm and spicy character makes them a versatile ingredient for tea, chai, winter drinks, baking and savoury cooking.
Cloves are the dried flower buds of the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum). Just a few whole buds provide powerful spice with warm, gently sweet and balsamic nuances. They can be infused on their own or used sparingly to add depth to tea and spice blends.
The ingredient
One declared ingredient: whole cloves from controlled organic cultivation.
Only cloves are declared as an ingredient.
- Whole cloves
- Controlled organic cultivation
- No added flavouring declared
- Naturally caffeine-free
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Ingredients: cloves*. (* from controlled organic cultivation)
Taste & character
Intensely spicy with warm depth, gently sweet nuances and a characteristic balsamic impression.
- Warm
- Spicy
- Intense
- Gently sweet
- Aroma
- Intensely warm and spicy with characteristic, gently balsamic nuances.
- Taste
- Boldly spicy with warm depth and a gently sweet component.
- Character
- Powerful and concentrated – just a few buds noticeably shape an infusion.
- Finish
- Long-lasting, warm and spicy.
Whole cloves
A single-ingredient spice with an especially intense aromatic profile.
- Ingredient
- Cloves
- Form
- Whole
- Botanical name
- Syzygium aromaticum
- Cultivation
- Controlled organic cultivation
- Flavouring
- No added flavouring declared
- Caffeine
- Naturally caffeine-free
One clearly declared ingredient
The current ingredient declaration lists only cloves*. The asterisk indicates that the ingredient comes from controlled organic cultivation.
Store airtight in a cool, dry place protected from light, moisture and strong external odours.
Preparation
Cloves are highly aromatic – just a few whole buds are enough for an infusion.
Pour over freshly boiled water.
Whole cloves per approx. 250 ml water.
Steep longer for a more intense flavour.
Intense, warm and spicy.
Pour 100°C water over 1–3 whole cloves per 250 ml and steep for around 5–8 minutes. For a stronger aroma, gently crush the buds before infusing.
A spicy accent for your own blends.
Use cloves sparingly in chai, black tea or other herbal and spice blends. Due to their intense aroma, a single bud per cup is often enough to add a distinctive spicy accent.
Frequently asked questions
Useful information about the taste, use and preparation of whole BIO cloves.
What ingredients are in BIO Gewürznelken ganz?
The only declared ingredient is cloves*. According to the ingredient declaration, the asterisk indicates controlled organic cultivation.
What do whole cloves taste like?
Cloves have an intensely warm and spicy taste with gently sweet and balsamic nuances. Their aroma is powerful, so only a few buds are needed.
How many cloves do I need for one cup?
As a guide, use 1–3 whole buds per approximately 250 ml of water. Infuse with water at 100°C for around 5–8 minutes.
Do cloves contain caffeine?
No. Pure cloves are naturally caffeine-free. However, a blend may contain caffeine when cloves are combined with black tea, green tea, mate or other caffeinated ingredients.
What can I use whole cloves for?
They can be used in tea and chai blends as well as for baking, winter drinks, sauces, marinades and a variety of savoury dishes.
Is added flavouring used?
No. No added flavouring is declared in the current ingredient list; cloves are the only listed ingredient.
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