Clove Tea | Tea From Whole Cloves
This clove tea recipe is a cozy, aromatic drink made with tea from whole cloves. Learn how to make clove tea using a quick steep or stovetop simmer, plus easy variations.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water 8 to 12 oz
- 5 whole cloves adjust to taste
Optional add-ins
- 2 slices fresh ginger
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- .10 lemon slice
- 1 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
Instructions
Mug steep method
- Bring water to a boil, then let it sit 30 to 60 seconds.
- Add cloves to a mug.
- Pour hot water over cloves and steep for 5 to 10 minutes.
- strain (or remove cloves) and serve.
Stovetop simmer method
- Add water and cloves to a small pot.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes.
- Turn off heat, cover, and rest 2 to 5 minutes.
- strain and serve.
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Notes
- Wondering how many cloves per cup of tea? Start with 3 to 4 for mild, 5 to 6 for medium, and 7 to 8 for strong.
- For how long to steep cloves in tea, aim for 5 to 10 minutes. Too bitter means you steeped too long or used too many cloves.
- If using ground cloves, use a very small pinch and strain through a fine mesh. It can turn gritty and strong fast.
- To add caffeine, steep a black tea bag or green tea bag separately after simmering.
Nutrition
Calories: 39kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 16mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mg
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