Cloves — Niwandra Ceylon Spices
Single-Origin · Sri Lanka
Cloves
Syzygium aromaticum
Rich, pungent, and deeply warming — the soul of Sri Lankan cooking.
Origin
Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka
Elevation
0–300m
Flavour
Intense · Warm · Resinous · Slightly sweet
Harvest
July – September
The Story
Cloves are among the most potent spices on earth — and among the most misunderstood. Ours are hand-picked at the precise moment the buds turn from green to pale pink, before they open and lose their essential oils. Dried on traditional mats in the coastal sun of Ambalangoda, they develop the deep, resinous warmth that has made Sri Lankan cloves the world's most prized for centuries.
Uses
Curries, rice, mulled drinks, baking, pickling
Pairs With
Cinnamon, star anise, black pepper, orange, red wine, beef, lamb
Health & Wellness
Why Cloves?
Highest Antioxidant Spice
Cloves have one of the highest ORAC (antioxidant) scores of any food on earth. A single gram contains more antioxidants than most fruits and vegetables.
Natural Pain Relief
Eugenol — the primary compound in cloves — is a natural anaesthetic and anti-inflammatory. It has been used in dentistry for pain relief and is effective against headaches and joint pain.
Liver Health
Research suggests eugenol may help protect the liver from oxidative stress and reduce markers of liver damage, supporting healthy liver function.
Antimicrobial
Clove oil has demonstrated strong antimicrobial activity against a wide range of bacteria and fungi, including E. coli and Candida species.
Bone Density Support
Cloves are rich in manganese, a mineral essential for bone formation and the maintenance of bone density. A small amount provides a significant portion of daily requirements.
Provenance
Full Traceability
Every batch of Niwandra Cloves is traceable to a specific farm, a specific harvest, and a specific family in Sri Lanka. No blending, no anonymising, no shortcuts.
The Niwandra Promise
"We will never blend origins, never compromise on authenticity, and never prioritise margin over quality."
Recipe Suggestion
Sri Lankan Clove & Cinnamon Mulled Wine
A warming, aromatic mulled wine that lets Ceylon cloves and cinnamon shine.
- 1Gently heat 750ml red wine with 200ml orange juice — do not boil
- 2Add 6 Niwandra Cloves, 1 cinnamon quill, 2 star anise, and 3 tbsp honey
- 3Simmer on the lowest heat for 20 minutes to infuse
- 4Strain into warmed glasses and garnish with an orange slice