Anise tea is very popular in the Middle east. It sometimes used medicinally to sooth a stomachache or to relieve gas. It is even given to children.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups boiling water
- 2 teaspoons whole anise seeds, or 2 teaspoons dried anise leaves
- 2 tea bags
Preparation:
Boil 1 1/2 cups water with anise seeds.In another pot, boil 1 1/2 cups water. Add tea bags.
Steep both for 10 minutes. Strain anise water into pot with tea.
Pour into serving cups. Add lemon and honey if desired.
