This recipe for fennel seed tea makes for a great herbal tea drink. While most favor it as an after-dinner drink to aid their digestion, its health benefits extend to soothing menstrual cramps and even colic! Also, it’s perfectly easy and simple to make, and needs only a few ingredients.
How To Make Classic Fennel Seed Tea
Sip on sweet and herbal-tasting fennel seed tea with this classic recipe at hand. It’s warm, comforting, and filled with numerous health benefits!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp fennel seeds, freshly-crushed
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp honey, (optional)
Instructions
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Over medium heat, bring water to a boil.
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Using a teapot, steep the fennel seeds in boiling water for around 5 to 10 minutes.
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Strain the fennel seeds when serving. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- To Prepare Fennel Seeds: Crush fennel seeds using a pestle and mortar until it becomes fragrant.
- You may also add ½-inch of ginger (crushed) for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Calcium: 84mg
- Calories: 41kcal
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fat: 1g
- Fiber: 2g
- Iron: 1mg
- Potassium: 102mg
- Protein: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Sodium: 29mg
- Sugar: 6g
- Vitamin A: 8IU
- Vitamin C: 1mg
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