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Steaming cup of clove tea recipe made with toasted whole cloves and a tiny pinch of black pepper.

Cozy Clove Tea Recipe

Rebecca Blumer
Warm up with this comforting clove tea recipe, featuring toasted whole cloves, a hint of black tea, and a soothing blend of honey and lemon for the ultimate cozy beverage.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Steeping time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Beverages, Drinks
Cuisine Herbal
Servings 1 serving
Calories 64 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Small Pot
  • Teapot

Ingredients
 

  • 2.5 cups water
  • 3 tsp whole cloves
  • 1 black tea bag
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 slice lemon

Instructions
 

Toast for deeper flavor

  • Set a dry skillet over medium-low heat and add the 3 tsp whole cloves. Toast them for 1 to 2 minutes, shaking the pan often, until they smell intensely fragrant and a little sweet, not smoky, then pull them off before they darken.

Boil the water

  • Bring the 2 1/2 cups water to a full boil in a small pot. You want an active boil so the heat is strong enough to coax out the cloves’ essential oils.

Steep, then finish the cup

  • Place the toasted cloves and 1 black tea bag in a teapot or heatproof container, then carefully pour the boiling water over them. The aroma should bloom immediately, warm spice and a hint of peppery sweetness.
  • Let it steep off the heat for 5 to 10 minutes, depending on how bold you like it. At 5 minutes it is gentler, at 10 it is darker and more assertive, and the clove note lingers longer.
  • Pour into your cup, then stir in the 1 tbsp honey and add the 1 slice lemon. Finish with a tiny pinch of black pepper, just enough to whisper, not enough to shout.

Notes

Safety Tip: If you are on blood thinners or have liver conditions, consult a clinician before consuming strong clove tea regularly due to its high eugenol content.
Pro Tip: After toasting, lightly bruise or crush the whole cloves with the back of a spoon to release more essential oils.
Storage Tip: Store leftover brewed tea in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove without bringing it to a rolling boil.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 17gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 17gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mg
Keyword anti-inflammatory, clove tea recipe, digestion, whole cloves
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