Spiced Honey-Lemon Herbal Tea with Cinnamon and Clove

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A warm, comforting herbal tea blending honey, lemon, cinnamon, and clove to soothe sore throats and calm coughing during a cold. This Middle Eastern-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together water, honey, fresh lemon juice 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 45 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 45 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 whole cinnamon stick, 4 whole cloves, and 1 inch thinly sliced fresh ginger. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the spices.
  2. Step 2: Remove from heat and add 1 black tea bag if using. Steep for 3 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Strain the tea into a heatproof pitcher or cups. Stir in 2 tbsp honey and 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice until honey dissolves.
  4. Step 4: Serve hot to soothe sore throat and reduce coughing.

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