and pour over ice with a splash of fresh orange juice.
Tips:
Quality Matters: Source organic, whole cloves for the best flavor and therapeutic value. Fresh cloves will release a small amount of oil when pressed with a fingernail.
Crush, Don’t Pulverize: Lightly cracking the cloves is sufficient. Grinding them into a powder can make the tea overly pungent and difficult to strain.
Timing: Do not steep for longer than 10 minutes, as the tea can become unpleasantly bitter.
Consistency: For ongoing benefits, consider drinking one cup daily, preferably after