Cinnamon Clove Tea Recipe

Name: Cinnamon Clove Tea
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 2½ cups water; 2 cinnamon sticks; 3 whole cloves; 1 inch piece fresh ginger, sliced; 1 teaspoon honey, optional

This cinnamon clove tea is warm, fragrant and comforting. Cinnamon brings sweetness, cloves add depth and fresh ginger gives it a gentle kick.

It takes three minutes to prepare and twelve minutes to simmer. It is caffeine free.

Why you'll love this Cinnamon Clove Tea

Warm and fragrant

Only 3 spices

Caffeine free

Ready in 15 minutes

Use cloves sparingly

Cloves are very strong. Three or four whole cloves are enough for two cups, and more can taste medicinal.

Simmering gently pulls out the flavor of the spices. Do not boil hard, since it can turn the tea bitter.

Ingredients for Cinnamon Clove Tea

Cinnamon sticks, whole cloves and fresh ginger for homemade cinnamon clove tea

2½ cups water
2 cinnamon sticks
3 whole cloves
1 inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
1 teaspoon honey, optional

Full steps are in the recipe card below.

How to make Cinnamon Clove Tea

1
Combine
Add the water, cinnamon, cloves and ginger to a small pot.
2
Simmer
Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.
3
Strain
Strain into two mugs.
4
Serve
Stir in honey if you like and serve warm.

Tips for the best Cinnamon Clove Tea

Use whole spices for a clean flavor.
Do not add more than 4 cloves.
Simmer longer for a stronger tea.

Easy variations

Orange

Add an orange peel strip.

Milk

Add a splash of warm milk.

Cardamom

Add a crushed cardamom pod.

Iced

Chill and serve over ice.

How to store Cinnamon Clove Tea

Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently.
Strain well before storing.

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Recipe card