Description
A soothing herbal tea made with bay leaves and cloves, offering a warm, aromatic infusion with gentle spice and natural calming qualities.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 1 small cinnamon stick (optional)
- 1 slice fresh lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Bring water to a gentle boil in a small saucepan.
- Add bay leaves and cloves to the boiling water.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add cinnamon stick during the last 5 minutes if using.
- Remove from heat and strain into cups.
- Stir in honey and add lemon slice if desired.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Add fresh ginger for extra warmth and spice.
- Adjust cloves for a milder or stronger flavor.
- Sweeten with maple syrup or skip sweetener entirely.
- Serve chilled over ice for a refreshing variation.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently without boiling to avoid bitterness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Herbal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 20 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
