Ingredients
- 4–5 buds Whole Cloves (Use fresh, fragrant cloves only)
- 2 cups Water (Filtered water is ideal for taste)
- 1 small piece Cinnamon Stick (Enhances metabolic support effects)
- 1/2 inch slice Fresh Ginger (Optional, for added warmth)
Instructions
- Bring two cups of filtered water to a rolling boil in a small stainless-steel saucepan or kettle.
- Add the whole cloves and the cinnamon stick to the boiling water carefully.
- Reduce the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer for approximately eight minutes to extract the medicinal oils.
- Stir in the fresh ginger slice if you desire extra heat for your clove tea recipe for weight loss.
- Strain the liquid into your favorite cup, discarding the spent whole cloves to prevent an overly bitter taste.
- Sip the tea while it remains warm to gain the maximum benefit from this clove tea recipe for weight loss.
- Store any remaining liquid in an airtight container if you plan to enjoy a second serving of your clove tea recipe for weight loss later.
Notes
Use a fine-mesh strainer when pouring the finished brew to capture small fragments and keep your drink smooth. Never boil the spices for longer than ten minutes, or the drink will become excessively bitter for daily consumption. Grinding individual cloves just before boiling can increase the potency of your clove tea recipe for weight loss if you enjoy bolder flavors. Add a dash of lemon juice just before drinking to brighten the flavor profile and add a small vitamin C boost.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian/Ayurvedic
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
