Dried Clove Buds Gong Ding Xiang Whole Spice Culinary Herb 1 Jin 500g

Dried Clove Buds, known in TCM as Gong Ding Xiang (公丁香), from Syzygium aromaticum, the dried unopened flower buds of the clove tree. In TCM theory, cloves are considered warm in nature with a pungent flavor. Traditionally used as both a warming spice and a classic herbal ingredient, they are commonly added to braises, marinades, and slow-cooked dishes. Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried clove buds hand-selected for culinary use
• Botanical source Syzygium aromaticum, dried unopened flower buds
• Known in TCM as Gong Ding Xiang, traditionally valued as a warming spice
• A classic ingredient in Chinese five-spice blends, braises, and marinades
• Sold as a bulk food-grade agricultural product in 1 jin packaging

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark reddish-brown buds with a compact nail-like shape and oily texture. The aroma is strongly warm, sweet, and penetrating, and the flavor is pungent and slightly astringent with a lingering warming sensation.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Add whole buds to braises, stews, and slow-cooked meats
• Use in marinades, pickling spice mixes, and mulled beverages
• Grind into spice blends such as Chinese five-spice powder
• Infuse into syrups, desserts, and warm seasonal drinks

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, clove buds are traditionally associated with warming the middle and dispelling cold, and they have long appeared in herbal decoctions and kitchen spice formulas. In the kitchen, they are a staple in red-braised dishes, roast meats, and master stock, often paired with star anise, cinnamon, and Sichuan pepper. Cloves are also traditionally used in mulled wine and festive winter spice blends.

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