To prepare cloves for drinking, you can make clove tea or clove water by infusing whole dried cloves in hot water. Here are the common methods:
How to Prepare Clove Tea or Clove Water
Ingredients:
- 1 to 2 teaspoons (or 3-4 whole cloves) of dried whole cloves
- 1 cup of water
- Optional: honey or lemon for flavor
Steps:
- Boil Water: Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small pot or saucepan.
- Add Cloves: Add the cloves to the boiling water.
- Simmer/Steep:
- For tea: Let the cloves steep for 10 to 15 minutes with the heat off or simmer gently for 5-10 minutes on low heat.
- For clove water: You can boil the cloves for about 5-10 minutes, then let it steep for 10-15 minutes off the heat.
- Strain: Remove the cloves by straining the liquid into a cup.
- Add Flavor (Optional): Add honey or lemon to improve taste.
- Serve: Drink warm or at room temperature.
Additional Tips:
- You can combine cloves with other spices like cinnamon or ginger for enhanced flavor and benefits.
- Clove tea is known for aiding digestion, reducing stress, promoting sleep, and boosting immunity.
- Avoid overconsumption as cloves contain eugenol, which can affect blood clotting
Alternatively, soaking 2-3 cloves overnight in water and drinking the infused water the next morning is another simple method, though boiling extracts more oils and flavor
. This preparation is easy and effective for enjoying the health benefits of cloves in a drinkable form.
