Another DIY Herbal Tea, from the website Recipe Goldmine. In this recipe, tea is made by water steeped in anise seed, which is similar to fennel seed but with a stronger licorice flavor. Can be served hot or chilled. I liked the flavor of honey with this tea better than sugar.
5 cups water
2 1/2 tsp anise seed
sugar, to taste
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add anise seed and remove from heat. Cover and steep 20 minutes. Strain out seeds and add sugar (or honey).
Serve immediately hot or chill 1-2 hours and serve over ice.
Anise Tea for One
Here is another version of Anise Tea, this one from About.com. Great on a chilly night or a day when the AC has been turned on for too long. A quick and easy treat to serve one.
1 cup boiling water
1 tsp anise seed
1 tsp honey or to taste
Pour boiling water over anise seed a small heat-resistant bowl or saucepan. Steep for 5-6 minutes.
Strain tea into a mug and sweeten to taste with honey.
To serve iced, chill for 20-30 minutes and serve over ice as shown below. Again, this herbal tea will not be as dark as regular tea.
