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Anise tea is a herbal tea made from the plant Pimpinella anisum. It is also known as aniseed and is a spice native to the Eastern Mediterranean and South East Asian regions.[1] Some of the things it is thought to be helpful for include the digestive system, colic, bronchitis, and nausea[2] [1] but don't substitute it for proper medical treatment; it's a gentle soothing aid, not a solution to serious complications. What makes this tea worthwhile making is its taste which is aromatic, sweet, and akin to licorice. It makes a warming, fragrant and spicy tea that is comforting.
Ingredients
Anise infusion:
- Dried or fresh anise leaves
- 1 cup boiling water
Anise decoction
- 1 tablespoon anise seeds
- 2 cups boiling water
Anise tea (long steep):
Serves 1
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon crushed anise seeds
Anise tea with milk:
- Substitute the boiling water amount in each recipe with milk
- Use the prior recipes to guide amount of seeds or leaves
Steps
Boil the kettle.
Crush or grind 1 tablespoon of anise seeds. A mortar and pestle is a good instrument for this purpose.
Add 2 cups of boiling water to a saucepan. Add the crushed seeds. Simmer gently for 5 to minutes.
Serve. It is now ready to serve as it is. However, you may wish to add milk, as with ordinary tea.seeds:
Crush the anise seeds if you haven’t done so already. This releases their fragrant oils and makes certain that the tea will taste marvelous.
Place the crushed anise seeds into the intended mug or cup.
Pour the boiling water into the cup.
Allow to steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Yes, the tea will cool but the flavor depth will benefit greatly from a long steeping time. Once it is has steeped sufficiently, it is ready to serve.
Community Q&A
- QuestionCan I use a teabag?
Community AnswerIf you like, you can use a teabag to place the anise seeds or leaves inside for steeping. Health food stores often sell empty teabag pouches that allow you to add your own herbs and spices or tea leaves inside. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding the leaves or seeds. - QuestionCan I add milk and sugar?
Community AnswerYes, you certainly can. See the Method detailing using milk for this tea. You will need to experiment to see how much sugar you find suitable in this tea, it's not usually added but there's no reason why you can't add some. - QuestionIs it true that anise can enlarge breasts?
CaeiiaTop AnswererNo.
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Tips
- Anise is sometimes referred to as aniseed.[1]Thanks
- Anise is also said to be good for giving to nursing mothers to promote milk production.[4]Thanks
- Anise (Pimpinella anisum) is not to be confused with star anise (Illicium verum), which is a different spice.Thanks
Warnings
- Do not self-diagnose or self-treat using herbal teas without seeking the advice of your doctor.Thanks
- This tea is not a substitute for professional medical treatment of any ailment.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- Kettle for boiling water
- Cup or mug
- Knife to crush fresh leaf (if relevant)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anise
- ↑ Marietta Marshall Marcin, The Complete Book of Herbal Teas, p. 74, (1984), ISBN 0-00-411255-5
- ↑ Marietta Marshall Marcin, The Complete Book of Herbal Teas, pp. 74-75, (1984), ISBN 0-00-411255-5
- ↑ Marietta Marshall Marcin, The Complete Book of Herbal Teas, p. 74, (1984), ISBN 0-00-411255-5
- Marietta Marshall Marcin, The Complete Book of Herbal Teas, pp. 74-75, (1984), ISBN 0-00-411255-5 – research source
- Wikipedia on anise: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anise
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