Est. 1941. Cloves are the dried, unopened flower buds of an evergreen tree native to the fabled Spice Islands. Cloves are distinctive for their unique shape, rich color, and intense bouquet. Add a few whole cloves to hearty bean and split pea soups (remove before serving). Steep hot beverages with whole cloves. Stud holiday hams for enhanced flavor and eye appeal. www.spiceislands.com. Cloves are the dried, unopened flower buds of an evergreen tree native to the fabled Spice Islands. Cloves are distinctive for their unique shape, rich color and intense bouquet. Add a few Whole Cloves to hearty bean and split pea soups (remove before serving). Steep hot beverages with Whole Cloves. Stud holiday hams for enhanced flavor and eye appeal.; The warm, lingering flavor of cloves works well with both sweet and savory dishes. But be sure to use them sparingly as their potent flavor and aroma can easily overpower other spices. Spice Islands cloves are intensely aromatic with a dark brown color and high volatile oil content.; We search the world for spices and herbs of the highest quality. Then we craft and package them to deliver the most authentic and intense flavor possible. That’s why home chefs to have a taste for flavor adventure and everyday cooks who just want better tasting meals fill their pantries with Spice Islands.