Q&A for How to Make Fenugreek Tea

Absolutely! You’ll just need fenugreek seeds, boiling water, and some sort of strainer. You can get fenugreek seeds online or from a local health food store. Some grocery stores carry them in the spice section.

Fenugreek is high in a variety of nutrients, such as fiber, protein, iron, and manganese. Some studies show that it can increase breastmilk production in nursing mothers. It may also help boost testosterone levels in men. There’s also evidence that it can help regulate blood sugar levels, reduce your appetite, and improve cholesterol levels.

If you take it in the typical amounts used in food, it’s unlikely to cause serious side effects. However, high medicinal doses can sometimes cause reactions such as diarrhea, upset stomach, gas, and headaches. It can also give your urine an unusual odor. Stop taking fenugreek right away and get medical attention if you have signs of an allergic reaction, such as coughing, wheezing, or swelling in your face or mouth.

You may drink it at any time, like any herbal tea. Since it does not contain caffeine, you can drink it at bedtime, too.

Yes, you can. Put it in fried rice or your favorite curry. You can even put it in salad or cook it with rice/quinoa.

Possibly. Fenugreek seed tea may lower your sugar level. if you are a Type-2 diabetic, then you can take this tea and keep monitoring the blood glucose regularly. However, its better to speak to your doctor if your want to start this as a regular tea. For Type -1, diabetics, it should be taken only after a doctor's advice. Fenugreek interferes with the effects of of medicines, so those who are on any kind of medicine should take it with the advice of doctor only. For pre-diabetic people, who are not on medicine, it could be miracle drink, as it may control blood sugar.

You can discard the liquid or drink it as tea. It's up to you.

Yes; it's great for an oily complexion.

No. In fact, it's recommended for those with kidney stones, as it helps to break them up.

Fenugreek is a great go-to for a nursing mother who needs to increase her milk supply.

If you are going to consume the tea throughout the day, then you may just leave it at room temperature. If you live in a hotter country, or the tea will take you longer to consume than a day, it's better in the fridge.