Brazil Nut Free Honey Fennel Herbal Tea
Warm, golden, and gently sweet, this herbal tea is the kind of thing you'll want to curl up with on a slow morning or a chilly evening. Fennel does double duty here — both the seeds and the fresh fronds go into the pot, layering a soft, anise-like flavor that feels soothing without being overpowering. A little fresh ginger adds a subtle kick if you're in the mood for it, and a spoonful of honey stirred in at the end rounds everything out beautifully. The process is simple: lightly crush the seeds to coax out their oils, simmer everything low and slow, then let it steep until the liquid turns a lovely pale gold. Tree nuts and their relatives have no place in this cup — every ingredient is a clean, whole-food staple you can feel confident about. It's a genuinely comforting brew that comes together with almost no effort and tastes far more special than the short ingredient list would suggest.
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2 servings
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 2 cups water
- 4 sprigs fresh fennel fronds
- 2 tsp honey
- 2 thin slices fresh ginger (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Lightly crush the fennel seeds with the back of a spoon or in a mortar until they crack open and become fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Combine the crushed fennel seeds, fennel fronds, and ginger slices (if using) with the water in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
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