Apr 25, 2008

Microwave Clove Tea

Microwave Clove Tea
Aromatic and Yummy Tea

Cloves are an important ingredient in many spice blends of India. They are used mostly in garam masalas, biryanis and pickles. There are so many health benefits of cloves. They relieve tooth pain, helps to control vomiting etc. Cloves are very helpful for getting rid of indigestion too. Cloves keep food fresh.


Here is my version of clove tea done easily in microwave.
 
 Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Milk
  • 2 tsp Tea Powder
  • ½ tsp Cardamom Seeds
  • 10 or 12 whole cloves, ground into fine powder
  • 3 tsp Sugar

Preparation:


  1. In a microwave safe glass jug (I used a pitcher) add all the above ingredients and mix well with a spoon.
  2. Place the jug in the microwave and heat for 6 to 7 minutes or until the tea begins to boil. Then stop the microwave.
  3. Take it out from the microwave and filter using a strainer. 
  4. Pour into individual cups and enjoy hot tea with crackers or cookies of your choice. 
  5. It’s as simple as that!
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25 comments:

  1. ChamApril 25, 2008 at 9:44 AM

    I love clove tea, beautiful entry Uma

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  2. DhivyaApril 25, 2008 at 9:52 AM

    great entry uma:))clove tea is my favorite too

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  3. msApril 25, 2008 at 11:36 AM

    hey uma, im intrigued by the proportion of 12 cloves to 2 cups of milk. Is it whole milk? I guess I will have to try it to see how strong it is. Great entry!

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  4. UnknownApril 25, 2008 at 11:46 AM

    Hi Uma, nice entry! Loved the addition of cloves:)

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  5. KalaiApril 25, 2008 at 12:41 PM

    Love this clove tea, Uma! Nice entry. :)

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  6. kamalaApril 25, 2008 at 1:39 PM

    Great entry uma.Love it

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  7. UnknownApril 25, 2008 at 2:33 PM

    nice entry uma..simple yet great recipe

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  8. AlpaApril 25, 2008 at 2:41 PM

    please say you'll let me come over, i could use that right after work :) hey, i've never made tea with all milk before, is this how you always make it?

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  9. RajithaApril 25, 2008 at 3:22 PM

    i really gotta try this one out...MW is so much easier than the stove-top version

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  10. AnonymousApril 25, 2008 at 4:09 PM

    Hi,just wanted to say that you did a great job.It looks sooooooooo
    ooooooooooooooooooooooooo good

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  11. DhivyaApril 25, 2008 at 4:28 PM

    check out my my blog for the surprise uma:))

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  12. beeApril 25, 2008 at 4:40 PM

    okay, i'm gonna make this right now. will be back in 7 minutes.

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  13. karunaApril 25, 2008 at 4:41 PM

    thanks uma. nothing like a nice cup of hot tea.

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  14. beeApril 25, 2008 at 4:59 PM

    we're drinking it right now. :D

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  15. UmaApril 25, 2008 at 5:36 PM

    Cham, Dhivya, Roopa, Kalai, Kamala, Divya Vikram, Sri la, Karuna: Thank you all for your sweet comments.

    MS: Thanks. I used 2% milk to make it. Yes, it's little bit spicy.

    Alpa: You're most welcome to drop by for a nice cup of tea. I always use milk in tea as we don't like black tea or black coffee that much. Thanks.

    Rajitha: You're right. The MW version is so easy and less messy. Try it and let me know.

    Dhivya: Thank you so much for thinking of me for this award.

    Bee: Thanks a lot for trying my version of tea. Hope you liked it.

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  16. MeeraApril 25, 2008 at 7:32 PM

    Great idea!! Will try soon.

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  17. BhawanaApril 25, 2008 at 8:45 PM

    Hi Uma, Nice tea dear... I missed this event

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  18. PravsApril 25, 2008 at 10:45 PM

    never had clove tea. Something to try for me. Nice pic with cookies.

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  19. MadhaviApril 25, 2008 at 10:47 PM

    Great entry uma,will try soooon, keep rocking:)))

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  20. ArundathiApril 26, 2008 at 5:47 AM

    am drinking it right now!! lol!! love it!

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  21. AnonymousApril 26, 2008 at 7:01 AM

    This is so much easier than monitoring a pot on stove. Should try it out sometime.

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  22. SrivalliApril 26, 2008 at 9:34 AM

    LOL..looks like you have inspired many to try this right away!...but you could've waited for me to announce this right..:(..in future pls do ask me else I will not have any entries!!..:)))

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  23. UmaApril 26, 2008 at 12:30 PM

    Meera, Bhawana, Pravs, Madhavi, arundathi, Roma: Thank you all so much for your sweet comments.

    Srivalli: Thanks. I am glad that I've inspired so many friends. So you're going to announce microwave beverages soon? Don't worry! I have so many other microwave beverages in mind for your event. LoL!

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  24. AnonymousApril 28, 2008 at 1:58 AM

    Mmmmmm.Tea-licious! :-)

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  25. UnknownMay 6, 2008 at 11:38 PM

    Hi Uma,
    Just made this tea and sipped , it was so great and feel fresh to have clvoes in the tea, I always try cardamon but this was good.

    Thanks for sharing this recipe.

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Thanks for dropping by! Your comments and suggestions are most welcome. Hope to see you again! -Uma