Ginger, Garlic, Clove & Honey Warm Drink

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Ginger, Garlic, Clove & Honey Warm Drink

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (500 ml) water
  • 1–2 fresh garlic cloves, lightly crushed
  • 1 small piece fresh ginger, about 2–3 cm, sliced
  • 4–5 whole cloves
  • 1–2 teaspoons honey
  • ½ lemon, optional

Preparation

  1. Pour the water into a small saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil.
  2. Add the sliced ginger, crushed garlic, and whole cloves.
  3. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 8–10 minutes.
  4. Turn off the heat and let the mixture sit for another 5 minutes.
  5. Strain the drink into a cup.
  6. Allow it to cool slightly before adding the honey. This helps preserve the flavor of the honey.
  7. Add a little fresh lemon juice if desired.
  8. Stir well and drink while warm.

Flavor tip: If the garlic flavor is too strong, use only one small clove and increase the ginger slightly.

2. Garlic, Ginger, Onion & Honey Mixture

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2–3 cm fresh ginger
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 clean glass jar with a lid
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, optional

Preparation

  1. Peel the onion and cut it into very thin slices.
  2. Peel and finely chop the garlic.
  3. Peel the ginger and slice it thinly.
  4. Place the onion, garlic, and ginger into a clean, dry glass jar.
  5. Pour the honey over the ingredients until they are well coated.
  6. Add the lemon juice if you want a brighter flavor.
  7. Close the jar and gently mix the ingredients.
  8. Let it sit in the refrigerator for several hours so the flavors can blend.
  9. Stir before serving.

Important: Because this contains fresh garlic and onion mixed with honey, treat it as a homemade food preparation rather than a shelf-stable medicine. Keep it refrigerated and make a small batch rather than storing it for a long time.

3. Spiced Honey Ginger Tea

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 3 cm fresh ginger, sliced
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 1 small cinnamon stick, optional
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ lemon, optional
  • 1 small garlic clove, optional

Preparation

  1. Add the water, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon to a saucepan.
  2. Bring everything to a boil.
  3. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. If using garlic, add the crushed clove during the final 3–4 minutes.
  5. Turn off the heat and allow the tea to steep for another 5 minutes.
  6. Strain into a mug.
  7. Let it cool for a minute or two.
  8. Add honey and lemon according to taste.
  9. Stir thoroughly and serve warm.

Simple serving idea

For a milder drink, use ginger + cloves + honey. For a stronger savory version, add one small garlic clove. You can also prepare a larger batch and refrigerate the strained tea, then reheat a serving gently.

Safety note: Honey should not be given to children under 12 months. Garlic, ginger, cloves, and honey can also interact with some medications or aggravate certain digestive problems, so if you take regular medication or have a medical condition, check with a healthcare professional before using concentrated amounts.

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