How to Make Anise Tea

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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
Method 1
Method 1 of 4:

Anise Infusion

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  1. Place 1 teaspoon of dried anise leaf or 3 teaspoons of fresh, crushed anise leaf or leaves into one cup of boiling water.
  2. It is now ready to serve.
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Method 2
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Anise Decoction

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  2. A mortar and pestle is a good instrument for this purpose.
  3. Add 2 cups of boiling water to a saucepan. Add the crushed seeds. Simmer gently for 5 to minutes.
  4. It is now ready to serve as it is. However, you may wish to add milk, as with ordinary tea. seeds :
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Method 3
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Anise Tea (Long Steep)

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  1. This releases their fragrant oils and makes certain that the tea will taste marvelous.
  4. 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.
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Method 4
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Anise Tea with Milk

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  1. Anise tea can be particularly delicious if it is brewed using warm milk instead of the water. Made with milk, it is an ideal drink to enjoy just before going to bed, as anise is reputed to induce sleep. [3]

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    If 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.
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    Yes, 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.
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      Things You'll Need

      • Kettle for boiling water
      • Cup or mug
      • Knife to crush fresh leaf (if relevant)

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      References

      1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anise
      2. ↑ Marietta Marshall Marcin, The Complete Book of Herbal Teas , p. 74, (1984), ISBN 0-00-411255-5
      3. ↑ Marietta Marshall Marcin, The Complete Book of Herbal Teas , pp. 74-75, (1984), ISBN 0-00-411255-5
      4. ↑ Marietta Marshall Marcin, The Complete Book of Herbal Teas , p. 74, (1984), ISBN 0-00-411255-5
      5. Marietta Marshall Marcin, The Complete Book of Herbal Teas , pp. 74-75, (1984), ISBN 0-00-411255-5 – research source
      6. Wikipedia on anise: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anise

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