Varieties: Syzygium aromaticum Origin: Indonesia Appearance: Brownish black, Not stale, 0.5 - 1 % foreign material, 1 - 5 % handles, and 2 - 5 % inferior cloves Purity: 100 % pure Clove Feature: Water content 14 %, Essential oil content 16 - 20 % Shelf: 4 years