Legume Free Honey Fennel Herbal Tea
Warm, golden, and gently sweet, this herbal tea is the kind of drink that feels like a reset button in a mug. Fennel seeds and fresh fennel fronds steep together to create a layered anise-like flavor that's soothing without being overpowering, and a touch of honey rounds everything out beautifully. A few slices of fresh ginger are optional but highly recommended if you want a subtle warmth that lingers. So many packaged herbal blends and tea bags sneak in unexpected ingredients — including legume-derived additives or fillers — so brewing your own from scratch is the cleanest way to go. This recipe keeps things refreshingly simple: just real, whole ingredients simmered gently on the stove and strained into your favorite mug. Lightly crushing the fennel seeds before brewing is the small but important step that unlocks their full fragrance and makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. It's an effortless ritual that's as enjoyable to make as it is to drink.
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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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