Rhun Nutmeg

Indonesia is the original home to the Nutmeg tree. Grown on the fertile soils of the tiny Siau Island where the volcanic ashes of Mount Karangetang ~ a highly active volcano that is constantly spewing hot lava ~ produces rich soil and the gaseous emissions act as natural pesticides to nutmeg trees. Despite the constant threat of a volcanic eruption, the indigenous farming community in this remote island considers it rather a blessing in disguise.