Cloves

Commonly known as the traditional drink in India, Chai tea is becoming more and more popular in the United States. The spicy aromatic composition has its origin in the ayurvedic teachings, known for their positive effects on the mind and body. We recommend adding milk (7/8 tea with 1/8 milk) as this takes away some of the spiciness and creates a very pleasant taste experience.

Certainly one of the prettiest spices. The whole perfect stars are really a beautiful wonder of nature, with eight points and a seed in each point. The anise plant has a strong licorice flavor and is used for both sweet and savory dishes. Anise star adds a lovely flavor and appearance floating in a cup of tea. Also great for baking! Try using star anise in various pork, soup, chicken, and seafood dishes. In the Middle East and India it is popular in stews as well. Often reserved for craft use. Anise star makes an attractive dinner garnish. They also add a lovely flavor and appearance floating in a cup of tea. The Chinese used star anise in many pork, chicken, and seafood dishes. Often reserved for craft use.

It is native to the Spice Islands. Nutmeg is the hard seed of a tropical evergreen tree. The lacy membrane surrounding the nutmeg is mace. Used widely with cakes, fruit desserts, stews, pies, egg and cheese dishes, soups, eggnog, spinach, potatoes, and squash.