Aniseed tea is an infusion made with a plant called Pimpinella anisum, which is believed to be effective in fighting ailments such as asthma, colic, bronchitis and nausea. However, it should not be used as a substitute for medical treatment! It is worth a try thanks to its taste, aromatic, sweet and similar to licorice. Here's how to make tea.
Ingrediants
Dried or fresh aniseed leaves or seeds
Steps
Make an infusion Step 1
Step 1. Prepare an infusion:
Boil water in a kettle.
Pour 1 teaspoon of dried anise leaves or 3 teaspoons of chopped fresh anise leaves into a cup of boiling water.
Leave to infuse for a few minutes. At this point the tea will be ready to be served.
Make a decoction Step 2
Step 2. Make a decoction with aniseed
Boil the water in a kettle.
Use seeds instead of leaves. Chop or grind 1 tablespoon of aniseed. You can do this with the help of a mortar and pestle.
Pour 2 cups of boiling water into a saucepan. Add the shredded seeds. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Serve.
Add milk Step 3 1
Step 3. Add some warm milk
This is an optional step, but either way, aniseed tea can be especially delicious when made with hot milk. It is a perfect drink to sip just before bed, as anise is thought to help you sleep.
Advice
Common anise is also called green anise.
Anise is believed to be good for breastfeeding women as well, as it appears to promote milk production.
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