Digestion
Anise After
Sweet seed tea when fennel is not enough.
Crushed anise or a star anise pod makes a naturally sweet after-dinner cup. Traditional kitchens pour it after a heavy plate or a garlicky one.
- Steep
- 8 min
- Water
- 100°C / 212°F
- Caffeine
- None
Taste · Licorice-sweet, warm seed
Ingredients
1 cup
- Organic anise seed · crushed, or 1 star anise1 tsp
- Organic fennel seed · optional½ tsp
Method
- 1
Crush seeds. Cover with just-boiled water 7–10 minutes.
- 2
Strain. Sip after the meal.
Why this cup
- A sweet finish without dessert
- Traditionally used for gas and a tight waistband
- Star anise looks kind in the pot
Go gently
- Star anise for tea must be Chinese star anise, never Japanese star anise.
- Skip concentrated seed teas in pregnancy unless a clinician agrees.
- The licorice note is not for everyone.
Steep timer
8:00
