MSG Free Honey Fennel Herbal Tea
This soothing herbal tea is the kind of thing you want to curl up with on a slow morning or wind down with after a long day. Crushed fennel seeds and fresh fennel fronds steep together with optional ginger to create a pale golden brew that smells incredible and tastes gently sweet, slightly anise-like, and wonderfully warming. A spoonful of honey stirred in at the end rounds everything out without overpowering the delicate herbal notes. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there are no hidden additives, flavor enhancers, or seasoning blends to second-guess — just real food doing all the work. It's a genuinely clean cup of tea made entirely from scratch, which is harder to guarantee with packaged herbal blends than most people realize. The technique is simple: a short simmer, a covered steep, and a quick strain into your favorite mug.
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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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