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Glass mug of hot clove tea garnished with whole cloves on a wooden coaster

Clove Tea

A warm, spiced, honey-sweetened tea made with cloves and black tea — comforting hot, refreshing cold.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 72
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2½ cups water
  • 3 teaspoons whole cloves
  • 1 black tea bag
  • 1 tablespoon honey or sweetener of choice
  • 1 slice lemon optional

Method
 

  1. Bring the water to a boil in a pot on the stove.
  2. Add the cloves and tea bag to a teapot or heatproof container. Carefully pour the boiling water over them and let steep for 5 to 10 minutes, depending on your preferred strength.
  3. Pour into a cup, sweeten with honey to taste, and add a lemon slice if desired.

Notes

  • If you don't have honey on hand, white or brown sugar makes a fine substitute.
  • For a caffeine-free version, swap the black tea bag for rooibos or hibiscus tea.
  • This tea also works well served cold over ice on a warm day.