Organic Clove Tea: Digestive Comfort & Appetite Support Infusion

How to Brew: Proper Infusion for Maximum Benefit

For a perfectly brewed clove infusion, use 4-5 tablespoons (14-18 grams) per liter of water, or adjust proportionally for smaller servings (150-250 ml).

Heat fresh, filtered water to approximately 80°C just below boiling point. Pouring boiling water directly onto cloves can cause excessive bitterness and loss of delicate aromatic compounds.

Place clove buds in a glass or porcelain vessel (avoid metal, which can react with essential oils). Pour the heated water over the buds, then immediately cover the container to trap aromatic vapors. Stir gently to ensure even extraction.

Allow the infusion to steep for 5-10 minutes, depending on desired intensity. Shorter steeping produces a milder, sweeter brew, while longer steeping creates a more robust, spicy infusion. The liquid will transform from pale gold to rich amber as compounds extract.

Strain through a fine-mesh sieve or tea filter, pressing gently on the buds to extract remaining liquid. The used buds can be composted.

Serving suggestions:

• Enjoy warm after meals for digestive support
• Combine with cinnamon stick or fresh ginger for enhanced warmth
• Add a touch of honey to balance the spicy notes
• Blend with black or green tea for a spiced variation

For traditional decoction, use 5 whole cloves to 1 teaspoon (0.5-3 grams daily). Simmer gently for 3-5 minutes rather than steeping.

Store unused clove buds in an airtight container away from light and moisture to preserve their potent aromatic oils and therapeutic properties.

Pure Organic Ingredient: Madagascar Clove Buds

This infusion contains a single, powerful ingredient: 100% organic clove buds (Syzygium aromaticum) harvested from Madagascar's volcanic soils.

The dark brown, nail-shaped buds are actually unopened flower buds, hand-picked at their peak aromatic intensity before the flowers bloom. Each bud measures approximately 1-1.5 cm in length and contains concentrated essential oils within its compact structure.

When touched, the buds feel firm and slightly oily, releasing their characteristic spicy-sweet aroma immediately. The surface texture is slightly rough, with visible ridges running along the stem portion of each bud.

Madagascar's unique terroir imparts distinctive flavor characteristics a perfect balance of warmth and sweetness with less harshness than cloves from other origins. The volcanic mineral content enriches the buds with trace elements that enhance both flavor and therapeutic properties.

Certified organic cultivation ensures the cloves are grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, maintaining their purity for those with sensitive digestion. The product is suitable for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets.

Digestive Comfort & Appetite Enhancement

Clove bud infusion excels at supporting digestive wellness, particularly for those with sensitive stomachs.

The primary active compound, eugenol, acts as a natural digestive aid by gently stimulating digestive enzyme production while soothing the gastrointestinal tract. Unlike some digestive herbs, cloves support appetite and digestion without triggering excess gastric acid production, making this infusion ideal for acid-sensitive individuals.

Key digestive benefits include:

• Facilitates smooth digestion and nutrient absorption
• Stimulates healthy appetite and taste perception
• Soothes minor stomach discomfort and bloating
• Supports balanced gastric acid levels

The antimicrobial properties of eugenol help maintain healthy oral flora and support mouth and throat tissue health. Regular consumption may assist in healing minor mouth ulcers and reducing inflammation in oral tissues.

Rich in antioxidants, clove infusion provides protective compounds that defend cells against oxidative stress. The anti-inflammatory properties extend throughout the body, offering gentle support for overall immune function and cellular health.

Many find that drinking clove tea after meals promotes comfortable digestion, while its warming nature makes it particularly soothing during cooler months or when seeking digestive comfort.

Ancient Spice of Prestige & Healing

Clove buds originate from the Maluku Islands of Indonesia, where they have been cultivated and treasured for over 2,000 years.

As early as the 3rd century BCE, Chinese courtiers chewed cloves before addressing the Emperor a practice that demonstrated both respect and awareness of the buds' breath-freshening properties. This ancient custom elevated cloves to a symbol of prestige and refinement in imperial Chinese culture.

By the Middle Ages, cloves had become one of the most valuable spices in European trade, worth their weight in gold. Venetian merchants controlled much of the clove trade, and the spice's rarity made it accessible only to the wealthy and powerful. European aristocrats used cloves in medicine, food preservation, and as aromatic offerings in religious ceremonies.

The Dutch East India Company later monopolized clove cultivation in the 17th century, restricting production to specific islands to maintain high prices. This period saw cloves treated as precious commodities, with strict penalties for unauthorized cultivation or trade.

Traditional medicine systems across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East have long recognized cloves' therapeutic properties. Ayurvedic practitioners used cloves to balance digestive fire (agni), while Traditional Chinese Medicine employed them to warm the spleen and stomach meridians.

Today, Madagascar has emerged as a premier clove-producing region, where volcanic soils and ideal climate conditions create buds with exceptional flavor and aromatic intensity.