🌿 Bay Leaf & Clove Herbal Tea
This is a soothing, aromatic tea made with bay leaves and cloves. It’s popular for digestion, immunity, and stress relief.
🧾 Ingredients (1–2 cups)
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 3–4 whole cloves
- 2 cups water
- Optional: honey or lemon for taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Boil Water
- Pour 2 cups of water into a pot and bring to a boil.
2️⃣ Add Spices
- Add bay leaves and cloves.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5–10 minutes.
3️⃣ Strain & Serve
- Strain into a cup.
- Add honey or lemon if desired.
🍵 Benefits
- Aids digestion – helps with bloating and gas
- Anti-inflammatory – cloves have natural antioxidants
- Immune support – bay leaves contain vitamin C and other compounds
- Relieves stress – warm herbal tea is calming
💡 Tips
- Can be reused once for a lighter second cup.
- Avoid overboiling, or the tea may become bitter.
- Combine with ginger for an extra warming effect.
If you want, I can also give a version for weight management using bay leaf and clove that’s safe to drink daily.