Clove Powder Ding Xiang 500g Ground Syzygium Aromaticum Flower Buds for Baking Tea and Culinary Use

Clove Powder, known in TCM as Ding Xiang (丁香), is ground from the dried flower buds of Syzygium aromaticum. In TCM theory, clove is considered warm in nature with a pungent flavor and is traditionally associated with warming the middle and dispersing cold. This finely milled powder is a versatile pantry botanical for culinary and traditional herbal use, and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Ground from dried clove flower buds, a classic TCM botanical known as Ding Xiang
• Botanical source is Syzygium aromaticum, sourced from Hainan, China
• Finely milled powder form suitable for baking, spice blends, and herbal preparations
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for its warming pungent character
• Supplied as a 500g bulk pack of food-grade agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically warm brown to reddish-brown with a fine, dry texture. It carries the strong, spicy, and slightly sweet aroma characteristic of clove buds, and its taste is typically pungent and warming with a lingering aromatic finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into baked goods, spice rubs, and mulled beverages for warm aromatic flavor
• Blend into traditional herbal formulas or decoction powders under practitioner guidance
• Add small amounts to congee or seasonal dishes for a warming spice note
• Use in homemade potpourri or aromatic sachets

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice, Ding Xiang has long been used in warming decoctions and formulas, often paired with herbs such as cinnamon bark and dried ginger. It is also a familiar spice in mulled drinks, baked goods, and savory braises, and is traditionally associated with cold seasons and warming culinary preparations.

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