Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 4–6 whole cloves
- ½ teaspoon honey, optional
- A small piece of cinnamon stick, optional
- A thin slice of fresh ginger, optional
Directions:
- Bring the water to a gentle boil.
- Add the whole cloves.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for about 5–10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and allow the tea to steep for another 5 minutes.
- Strain the cloves from the tea.
- Add a little honey if desired.
- Serve warm.
For most people, a modest amount of clove used as a culinary spice is reasonable. Concentrated clove oil or very large amounts of cloves are different and can be harmful. People taking blood-thinning medication, those with bleeding disorders, people preparing for surgery, pregnant individuals, or anyone with a medical condition should check with a healthcare professional before using concentrated clove preparations regularly.
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