The name of the spice indicates that it offers a combination of flavours. The fragrance of Allspice is reminiscent of a combination of cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The tree is evergreen and the spice is its berry. It is plucked when green and unripe and then dried. The dried berries are similar in shape and size to regular peppercorns, though marginally larger and dark brown in colour. The berries are very high in eugenol, a volatile oil that provides the flavouring substance for the berry.
