Ah, I see—you’re talking about clove tea in the morning recommended by a Chinese doctor. The reasoning is rooted in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) principles, not just modern nutrition. Here’s why it’s often suggested:
Benefits of Drinking Clove Tea in the Morning (TCM perspective)
- Warm the body and aid digestion
- Cloves are considered warming in TCM. Drinking clove tea in the morning can help stimulate the digestive system and improve appetite.
- Promote circulation
- Cloves can help improve blood flow, which is thought to give energy and vitality for the day ahead.
- Support respiratory and oral health
- Cloves have antimicrobial properties, which may help protect the mouth and throat. Drinking it early can help prevent morning dryness or bad breath.
- Reduce cold or dampness
- In TCM, people with a tendency toward cold or damp body types may benefit from warming teas like clove tea to balance their internal energy.
How to Make Morning Clove Tea
- Ingredients: 2–3 whole cloves, 1 cup hot water, optional honey
- Instructions:
- Boil water and pour over cloves.
- Steep for 5–10 minutes.
- Strain, add honey if desired, and drink warm.
💡 Tip: Start with a small amount; cloves are strong and warming. Too much can irritate the stomach if consumed on an empty stomach.
If you want, I can give a morning clove tea recipe that combines cloves with ginger and orange peel for extra digestive and immune benefits—it’s very popular in TCM. Do you want me to share that?