Tucked away among jars of spices in many kitchens is a small, aromatic ingredient with a rich cultural past: the clove. For centuries, long before modern wellness products became commonplace, cloves were gently steeped into tea in households across Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. This warm, fragrant drink was not treated as a trend or a cure, but as a calming daily habit woven into everyday life. Passed down through generations, clove tea was valued for its simplicity and for the sense of balance and comfort it brought to those who prepared it regularly.
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