Honey-Lemon Herbal Tea with Cinnamon and Clove

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

A warming herbal tea blended with honey, lemon, cinnamon, and clove to soothe sore throats and ease cold symptoms. This Middle Eastern-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together water, cinnamon stick, whole cloves for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 60 calories and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 whole cloves
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp raw honey
• 5 fresh ginger slices

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 cinnamon stick, 4 whole cloves, and 5 fresh ginger slices; reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the liquid into a teapot or heatproof pitcher to remove the solid spices and ginger.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp raw honey while the tea is still warm, mixing until honey is fully dissolved.
4. Step 4: Serve the tea hot in mugs, sipping slowly to soothe throat and nasal passages.