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.
