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.
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.
