My good friend Sandrine,once introduced me to this fantastic anise tea. I call it a Stella tea because it taste like heaven and is full of stars. I simply love it!!
– But then again… I love everything that can be related to the taste of licorice ;o)
Facts about anise
Anise has been cultivated and widely used in the Middle East and the Mediterranean regions for more than thousands of years.
The seeds from anise is most commonly made into tea, as a medicinal tool, although anise is also known for its essential oils.
Anise don’t just taste good, it is known for being helpful for both cough, asthma, sore throats, boosting the immunity, stimulating the appetite and soothing inflammatory conditions.
Anise tea
You can make anise tea two ways:
The very, very easy way:
First drop a few anise stars in a cup.
Then bring a pot of water to boil and pour over.
Now, allow the mixture to steep for 10-12 minutes, allowing as many active ingredients to be released as possible.
Finally remove the star anise, if desired, although they should remain at the bottom of the cup, and ahh.. It’s time to relax!
The less so easy way:
First crush the anise seeds, from inside the stars, although they do not need to be completely powdered.
Then, bring a pot of water to a boil and pour over the crushed seeds.
Now, you allow the mixture to steep for 10-12 minutes, allowing as many active ingredients to be released as possible.
Finally train out the anise seeds, if desired, although they should remain at the bottom of the cup.
Hope you enjoy it too!
If you are a tea lover try my ginger/honey tea too. It’s a very refreshing tea I’m sure you’ll love!
Side effects of anise tea
However, even they are small, there can be some some side effects of drinking too much anise tea.
Before you indulge yourself with too much anise tea in your diet you should be aware that anise can interact with other medications, allergic reactions, and potential complications in pregnancy.
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Anise don’t just taste good, but it is known for being helpful for both cough, asthma, sore throats, boosting the immunity, stimulating the appetite and soothing inflammatory conditions.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces of star anise
- boiling water
Instructions
Anise tea
You can make anise tea two ways:
The very easy way:
Drop a few anise stars in a cup.
Bring a pot of water to boil and pour over.
Allow the mixture to steep for 10-12 minutes, allowing as many active ingredients to be released as possible.
Remove the star anise, if desired, although they should remain at the bottom of the cup, and ahh.. It’s time to relax!
The less so easy way:
Crush the anise seeds, from inside the stars, although they do not need to be completely powdered.
Bring a pot of water to a boiland pour over the crushed seeds.
Allow the mixture to steep for 10-12 minutes, allowing as many active ingredients to be released as possible.
Strain out the anise seeds, if desired, although they should remain at the bottom of the cup.
Notes
Side effects of anise tea
However, even they are small, there can be some some side effects of drinking too much anise tea.
Before you indulge yourself with too much anise tea in your diet you should be aware that anise caninteract with other medications, allergic reactions, and potential complications in pregnancy.
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