Cinnamon Clove Tea: Recipe and How to Make It

Cinnamon clove tea is a spiced water infusion that takes about 2 hours 5 minutes to prepare and makes approximately 2 cups.

What is cinnamon clove tea?

Cinnamon clove tea is made by steeping cinnamon and cloves in water, then straining out the spices. Cinnamon gives it a warm, woody flavor, while cloves add a stronger, slightly peppery note.

This version uses a refrigerated steep and can be served hot or cold. It is one way to make herbal detox tea, though its main practical benefit is helping you drink water rather than providing a special detox effect.

Whole spices are convenient because they are easy to remove before serving. The resulting flavor is generally lighter than a drink made with ground spices left in the cup.

How do you make cinnamon clove tea?

This recipe makes about 2 servings of 1 cup each. Allow 2 hours for the refrigerated steep and about 5 minutes for hands-on preparation and warming.

Ingredients

475 ml water (2 US cups)
1.5 g cinnamon (about 1/2 cinnamon stick)
0.5 g whole cloves (about 1/4 teaspoon)

Cinnamon sticks vary in size, so the weight is approximate. Use Ceylon cinnamon if you expect to make cinnamon clove tea regularly; it generally contains less coumarin than cassia cinnamon.

Method

Combine the water, cinnamon and cloves in a clean, covered pitcher or jar.
Refrigerate for 2 hours to let the spices infuse.
Strain out the cinnamon and cloves.
Warm the portion you plan to drink in a small saucepan until hot, or serve it cold.
Refrigerate any remaining tea promptly in a clean, covered container.

For another combination of ingredients, use the ai detox recipe generator.

The tea is ready after the refrigerated steep; there is no need to leave the spices in the water while you drink it. If the flavor is too strong, dilute your serving with a little more water. Heat only what you intend to drink so the rest can stay refrigerated.

For best flavor, drink refrigerated cinnamon clove tea within 24 hours. Discard it after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than a few hours.

What does cinnamon clove tea do for detox?

Cinnamon clove tea can contribute to hydration, but there is no good evidence that the drink removes toxins or makes the body detox faster. Drinking it is a way to add flavor to water, not a substitute for the body's normal waste-removal processes.

The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification. The lungs and gut also help eliminate waste, while sweat removes only trace amounts. Research on concentrated cinnamon or clove ingredients should not be assumed to show the same effects for a cup of cinnamon clove tea.

How much cinnamon clove tea should you drink, and when?

There is no established detox dose or required time of day for cinnamon clove tea. A cup from this recipe can be enjoyed with a meal or whenever you want a flavored drink; it does not need to be taken on an empty stomach.

Treat it as a beverage rather than a concentrated supplement. If you drink it regularly, consider the cinnamon in other foods and drinks you consume too. You can use less spice or dilute a serving if the flavor is stronger than you prefer.

What are the side effects of cinnamon clove tea?

The spices may cause irritation or an allergic reaction in some people. Stop drinking cinnamon clove tea if it causes symptoms, and seek medical advice if symptoms persist. Get urgent help for trouble breathing or swelling of the mouth or throat.

Cassia cinnamon contains coumarin, which can affect the liver when consumed in high amounts over time. People with liver disease should ask a clinician about regular cinnamon use. Ceylon cinnamon is generally lower in coumarin, but that does not make concentrated products risk-free.

If you take blood thinners or diabetes medicines, check with your clinician before using cinnamon or clove products regularly in concentrated amounts. Do not stop prescribed medication. Pregnant or breastfeeding people should ask a clinician about regular concentrated spice preparations, and children do not need a detox drink routine.

Use whole culinary spices for this recipe, not cinnamon or clove essential oil. Strain the tea before serving so loose cloves are not accidentally swallowed.

Cinnamon clove tea FAQs

The recipe is flexible, but the strength depends on the size and freshness of the spices. Start with the listed amounts and adjust a later batch to suit your taste.