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Step 4Clove Tea - The Steeping Process
Cloves can be softened using either the microwave or the stove.
Microwave: Place cloves in microwavable bowl with enough water to cover them well, leaving room for boiling. Microwave on high, checking tenderness every minute for approximately 3 minutes. Like your mother always told you, times will vary between individual microwaves.
Stovetop: Place cloves in saucepan with enough water to cover them well, leaving room for boiling. Steep at a low boil, checking tenderness every minute for approximately 3 minutes.
The clove stems will feel soft and flexible when ready. If the clove is not ready, you will risk either splitting the clove with the needle, or earning sore fingers by trying to force the needle through. Duct tape thimbles will not last long when working with wet cloves.
Microwave: Place cloves in microwavable bowl with enough water to cover them well, leaving room for boiling. Microwave on high, checking tenderness every minute for approximately 3 minutes. Like your mother always told you, times will vary between individual microwaves.
Stovetop: Place cloves in saucepan with enough water to cover them well, leaving room for boiling. Steep at a low boil, checking tenderness every minute for approximately 3 minutes.
The clove stems will feel soft and flexible when ready. If the clove is not ready, you will risk either splitting the clove with the needle, or earning sore fingers by trying to force the needle through. Duct tape thimbles will not last long when working with wet cloves.
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