Cloves are a plant with important historical value for Indonesia. Cloves once became a very important trading commodity in the past.

Cloves are a spice plant native to the Maluku Islands, Indonesia. This plant has the scientific name Syzygium aromaticum and belongs to the Myrtaceae family. Cloves can grow in tropical areas with an altitude of 0-1,000 meters above sea level and a rainfall of 1,500-2,500 mm/year.

Cloves have a long and slender trunk, with dark green leaves. Cloves flowers are white and grow in clusters. Cloves fruits are small, round, green when young and dark red when ripe.

The cloves that are commonly used as a cooking spice are produced from the mature clove buds. Mature clove buds are picked and dried until they are dark brown. The clove buds are then ground into clove powder that is commonly used to season various dishes.

In addition to the buds, cloves also produce clove oil, which is an essential oil extracted from the cloves. Clove oil has a strong and distinctive aroma, and can be used as herbal medicine, cosmetic raw material, and food and beverage additive.

Cloves have various benefits, including:

• As a cooking spice
• As a herbal medicine
• As a cosmetic raw material

Indonesia is one of the largest producers of cloves in the world. Indonesian cloves are known for their good quality and have been exported to various countries.
Cloves from PT Agri Spice Indonesia are obtained from farmers in various regions in Indonesia, including:

• South Sulawesi is also an important clove-producing region. Cloves from South Sulawesi have a strong and distinctive aroma.
• Papua is a newly developing clove-producing region. Cloves from Papua and West Papua have the potential to become one of the largest clove-producing regions in Indonesia.

PT Agri Spice Indonesia has partnerships with many cooperatives that are members of thousands of clove farmers throughout Indonesia. This partnership aims to improve the productivity and quality of cloves produced by farmers. With the support of PT Agri Spice Indonesia, clove farmers in Indonesia can increase their income and improve their quality of life.