Clove Tea

Have a deep brown color

Feel slightly oily

Release a strong fragrance when pressed

Sink or stand upright in water

Old cloves usually appear dry, pale, and weak in aroma.

Why People Love Clove Tea

Clove tea is popular because it is:

Warm and comforting

Easy to prepare

Highly aromatic

Customizable with spices and milk

Suitable for both mornings and evenings

Delicious during cold weather

The tea can be prepared as a light herbal infusion or transformed into a rich chai-style drink with milk and black tea leaves.

 

Preparation Time

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Steeping Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield

Makes 2 cups of tea

Basic Clove Tea Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups water

5 whole cloves

1 to 2 teaspoons honey, sugar, or jaggery (optional)

Step-by-Step Preparation

Step 1: Prepare the Cloves

Take the whole cloves and gently crush them using the back of a spoon, rolling pin, or mortar and pestle. Do not grind them into powder. Lightly cracking the cloves helps release their flavorful oils slowly during simmering