Fennel/Varyari Tea or Infusion

01/09/2020

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Fennel + Ginger + Lemon Verbena + pepper and you have a heavenly “digestion match” – all of these have their individual benefits and track records when it comes to “digestion” and then you put them all together and brew a tea and add a dash of cinnamon, honey and a few slices of citrus fruit – and what you have – is a golden drink that tickles the taste buds while taking care of the digestive tract – your benefit is “gain, gain, gain” a naturally healthy digestive system – and a “healthy gut” means overall good health.

Fennel & Ginger Tea

5-6 slices of any citrus fruit

15ml roasted & crushed fennel seeds

5ml freshly grated ginger

5-6 black pepper corns

5ml finely chopped lemon verbena leaves (or dried if fresh not available) (optional)

500ml water

5ml honey/palm sugar/jaggery/ coconut sugar (optional)

5ml cinnamon powder (optional)

Method

Fresh ingredients are always the very best – however you can always use the dried or preserved versions
By crushing your fennel seeds, you gain and benefit from the natural oils and freshly grated ginger has its own list of benefits and aroma
Add all of the ingredients to an infusion insert of a tea pot or directly into a tea pot
Add the insert (if using) to the teapot and top up with the 500ml boiling water and allow this to infuse for 3-5minutes
Pour into cups and enjoy this health and wellness packed drink on its own or you can sweeten with sugar, honey, coconut sugar or your choice of sweetener
If using an ordinary teapot – after the infusion time –strain into a cup and enjoy your cup of tasty, healthy and gut friendly tea

Fennel Infusion

500ml water

5ml roasted & crushed fennel seeds

5ml honey/palm sugar/jaggery/coconut sugar (optional)

Method

Bring the water to a boil – add the fennel seeds to tea pot and pour in about 500 ml boiling water
Allow the seeds too steep in water for 3-5 minutes – pour into a cup/mug (no need to strain the crushed seeds are quite pleasant in taste), and add honey or any other sweetening substitute to sweeten and enjoy