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Square overhead shot of a glass of clove water with whole cloves floating inside, a small bowl of extra cloves and loose cloves scattered on a light wooden surface
Jonas Mitchell

Clove Water

Simple clove-infused water made two ways — cold-soak or hot-boil — for a mild, warming morning drink.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4-6 whole cloves
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • Optional: a small squeeze of lemon or a bit of honey, once strained

Equipment

  • 1 Small saucepan (for hot-boil method)
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer
  • 1 Glass or jar with lid (for cold-soak method)
  • 1 Stove (for hot-boil method)

Method
 

Cold-Soak Method
  1. Drop 4-6 whole cloves into a glass of room-temperature or filtered water.
  2. Cover and let it sit in the fridge for 6-8 hours, or overnight.
  3. Strain out the cloves and drink first thing in the morning, ideally before eating.
Hot-Boil Method
  1. Add 4-6 whole cloves to 1 cup of water in a small saucepan.
  2. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  3. Let it cool slightly, then strain into a glass.

Notes

Start with 4 cloves if you're new to it — the flavor turns bitter past the 8-10 minute mark. For the cold-soak version, skip the stovetop step entirely — just let the cloves sit in water for 6-8 hours (or overnight) instead.