Clove & Lemon Collagen Drink — The Warm, Glow-Boosting Tonic for Wrinkle-Free, Radiant Skin

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🛒 What You’ll Need: Pantry Staples, Maximum Joy

Grab these cozy ingredients—you probably already have most:

5–6 whole cloves, lightly crushed (eugenol = collagen booster!)

Juice of ½ lemon (~1 tbsp) (vitamin C = collagen co-factor)

1 cm (½ inch) slice fresh ginger, grated or sliced (anti-inflammatory)

¼ tsp ground turmeric (or fresh root) (curcumin = skin protector)

1 tsp raw honey (enzymes + hydration)

6–8 fresh mint leaves (aids digestion, adds freshness)

A pinch of black pepper (boosts curcumin absorption by 2,000%!)

30 ml (2 tbsp) aloe vera juice (optional—boosts elasticity)

250 ml (1 cup) water (for steeping)

50 ml (3 tbsp) room-temp water (to cool)

That’s it.

No powders.

No expensive supplements.

Just real food, brewed into brilliance.

💡 Pro tip: Use organic ingredients when possible—your skin absorbs everything.

🔥 How to Make It: Step-by-Step, Sip-by-Sip

Let’s cook this like we’re making edible sunshine—one golden drop at a time.

Step 1: Infuse the Spices

In a small pot:

Bring 250ml water to a gentle boil.

Add cloves, ginger, and turmeric.

Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes to extract active compounds.

👉 This unlocks eugenol, gingerols, and curcuminoids—nature’s skin defenders.

Step 2: Cool Slightly

Turn off heat.

Let sit 2 minutes (so lemon juice doesn’t degrade).

Step 3: Strain & Enrich

Pour through a fine strainer into a mug.

Stir in:

Lemon juice (collagen builder!)

Raw honey (don’t add to boiling water—it kills enzymes)

Black pepper (turmeric’s BFF)

Mint leaves

Aloe vera juice (if using)

Step 4: Adjust Temperature

Add 50ml room-temp water so the drink is warm—not hot.

👉 Protects vitamin C and enzymes.