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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.
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Video Equipment Ingredients Instructions Notes Nutrition

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Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Measuring spoons
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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.

Rekha's Notes

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. If using ground cloves, use a very small pinch and strain through a fine mesh. It can turn gritty and strong fast.
  4. To add caffeine, steep a black tea bag or green tea bag separately after simmering.

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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
5 from 1 vote