Cloves

Appearance	Small, dark brown, and somewhat knobby
Shape	Dried flower buds; tapered and cylindrical
Size	Approximately 0.5 to 1 cm long
Color	Dark brown to reddish-brown
Texture	Hard and woody
Aroma	Strong, spicy, and sweet
Taste	Warm, sweet, and slightly bitter
Flavor	Pungent and aromatic
Moisture Content	Usually low, around 10% or less