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Anise Tea

From Saad Fayed,
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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.
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