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Lemon-clove tea in a cup
Aromatic and spicy lemon tea with cloves and honey

Soothing Lemon Clove Tea

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
The essential drink for cozying up in winter. The pairing of clove and lemon creates a classic fragrance cloud in the kitchen that is therapy in itself. The caffeine in the tea gently energizes, while the essential oils from the spices have a calming effect.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 85 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Kettle or saucepan
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Tea strainer
  • Mugs

Instructions

1 ✓

Bring the water to a boil with the cinnamon stick and cloves.

Tip: Spices benefit from boiling as their hard structure releases flavors better this way.
2 ✓

Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, then turn off the heat.

Tip: This time is enough for flavor extraction without evaporating too much water.
3 ✓

Add the tea bags to the hot, spiced water and let steep for 3-5 minutes.

Tip: The tannins in black tea dissolve now. If you leave it longer, it will become bitter.
4 ✓

Meanwhile, juice half the lemon and slice the other half.

Tip: Roll the lemon on the counter before cutting to break the fibers and get more juice.
5 ✓

Remove the tea bags and spices. Stir in the lemon juice and honey.

Tip: Add honey only at drinking temperature if you want to preserve its enzymes.
6 ✓

Pour into mugs and add lemon slices.

Tip: You can stud the lemon slices with extra cloves for decoration.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the tea turn cloudy?
If you cool hot tea suddenly or leave lemon peel in too long, the tannins and oils can precipitate, causing cloudiness. It doesn't affect the taste.
Can I use ground cloves?
Better not. It's hard to strain, and you'll have gritty particles floating on top, which can be annoying.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 whole Fresh Lemon
  • 6 whole Cloves
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1 stick Cinnamon
  • 2 bags Black Tea