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A warm, simple clove tea made with whole cloves for a cozy, lightly spiced drink.
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Course: Beverage
Cuisine: International
Calories: 25
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups water
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
  • 1 small cinnamon stick (optional)

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • measuring cups
  • Mug

Method
 

  1. Add the water and whole cloves to a small saucepan.
  2. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 8–10 minutes to infuse.
  3. Turn off the heat and let the tea steep for 2–3 minutes for a stronger flavor, if desired.
  4. Strain into a mug. Sweeten with honey and add lemon juice if you like. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 25kcalCarbohydrates: 6gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 6gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Use whole cloves (not clove essential oil). Simmer gently for best flavor. Sweeten to taste with honey or maple syrup. Limit to culinary amounts and discontinue if it irritates your stomach.

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