Explore Our Diverse Spice Offerings
Experience the rich flavors of Indonesia with Javaspices. Our premium herbs and spices are sourced directly from local farmers, ensuring authenticity and quality for both chefs and home cooks alike.
Vanilla – Premium Quality
Rich Aroma: A strong, sweet fragrance.
Dark Color: Dark brown to black, with slight oil droplets.
Flexibility: Pods are pliable and moist, not brittle or dry.
Full of Seeds: When opened, it reveals tiny black seeds.
Vanilla – Inferior Quality
Weak Aroma: Lacks fragrance or smells off.
Light Color: Dry, pale pods with a cracked appearance.
Dry Texture: Hard and brittle pods that break easily.
Empty Pods: Little to no seeds inside.
Cinnamon – Premium Quality
Thin, Rolled Sticks: True Ceylon cinnamon has several thin layers.
Sweet, Mild Aroma: A rich, sweet smell with hints of citrus.
Smooth Texture: Soft and breaks easily with a clean, crisp sound.
Cinnamon – Inferior Quality
Thick Sticks: Cassia cinnamon is thick with a hard, single layer
Harsh Aroma: Strong and overpowering, often bitter.
Brittle Texture: Hard and difficult to break or grind.
Cloves – Premium Quality
Dark, Full Buds: Deep brown with a smooth surface.
Strong Fragrance: Pungent, sweet-spicy aroma.
Firm and Plump: The clove bud is solid, not hollow or shriveled.
Cloves – Inferior Quality
Light Color: Faded or pale brown with visible cracks.
Weak Smell: Low fragrance or a musty odor.
Shriveled and Dry: Thin, brittle, or hollow buds.