This Fennel Tea recipe provides warmth and a cozy feeling that you expect from a classic tea. With just three simple ingredients, make a refreshing and soothing drink everyone enjoys in this weather in 10 minutes.
If I could choose only one drink to rely on forever, one of my choices would be this fennel tea. It has a mild, pleasant sweetness that makes it the best not only for tea time but whenever we crave something to drink.
Its tempting yellowish-green color is almost like sunshine in the cup. The light, herbal aroma fills the air, making every sip feel fabulous.
Here, we explore more about making fennel tea. Whether served hot or chilled, this tea is a simple joy.
Made with honey and fennel seeds, which complement each other well, they can become one of your favorite drinks(similar to my Saffron tea).
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
⭐️It's warm and comfortable.
⭐️Customizable and caffeine-free tea!
⭐️Age-old recipe!
Ingredients
- Fennel seeds. Gently crush the fennel seeds for intense flavor.
- Ginger. I have added extra flavor, but this is optional.
- Honey. You may substitute with sugar or natural sugar like agave nectar, palm sugar, or coconut sugar.
How To Make Fennel Tea
- Using a pestle and mortar, gently crush the fennel seeds until fragrant.
- Then, crush the ginger.
- In a pot over medium heat, bring water to a rolling boil. Add the crushed ginger and fennel seeds to the boiling water. Let it steep for a few minutes, then remove from heat.
- Strain the tea into a serving cup, add honey, and mix thoroughly. Serve hot or warm.
The Leftovers
This fennel tea is best enjoyed immediately after preparation and does not store well in the refrigerator or freezer. The tea loses its flavor after 2-3 hours from the preparations.
Variations
- Ginger: I usually make fennel tea with ginger, the most common and popular variation.
- Peppermint: Add fresh peppermint leaves as the garnish. Allowing the mint leaves to soak in the hot water for a minute makes it flavorsome.
- Cumin & coriander: My family's most favorite flavor combination.
- The sugar variations. Instead of white sugar, you may use coconut sugar, palm sugar, or honey, which have unique values in ancient Indian medicine. Each addition has its taste and flavor; try each of these at a time to enjoy them.
FAQ
It is a hot tea made using fennel seeds, which is very soothing.
Fennel seeds have a sweet taste and look similar to cumin seeds. They taste slightly sweeter with refreshing flavors, making them excellent for this fennel tea recipe.
I did not see fennel seeds in the regular grocery store in the United States. You can get them in Indian stores or online stores. You can store them at room temperature for up to a year.
This fennel tea tastes natural without sugar(I like to drink tea without sugar). However, depending on your choice, you can add honey, agave nectar, or maple syrup.
There is no strict timing for enjoying this tea. You may have it whenever you feel like having it. However, it is good to drink after a meal or during midday. It could also be a good substitute for your coffee.
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📖 Recipe
Fennel Tea Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- ½ inch ginger optional
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon honey optional
Instructions
For prepping
- Using pestle and mortar, crush fennel seeds gently until it is fragrant.
- Gently crush the ginger.
For making
- Over medium heat, bring two cups of water rolling boil.
- Add crushed ginger and fennel seeds.
- Remove from the heat and strain in serving cup.
- Add honey and mix thoroughly.
- Serve hot or warm.
angie says
Hi,
The tea was very nice, thank you.
Angie
Sujatha Muralidhar says
Hi Angie, I'm pleased to hear you have liked it.
Kyle Lauren says
I made my first cup of fennel tea! I used my heavy black skillet to crush the seeds. Goodness! The fragrant smell of the seeds was oh so delicious! I also placed the crushed seeds in my tea strainer while allowing the tea to steep for a few minutes. The tea was delightful on this rainy day. Thank you.
Sujatha Muralidhar says
Hi Kyle, so glad to hear this! Thanks for stopping and leaving this lovely review.
Ayorinde Hannah says
Please where can I get the fennel seed ,am in Nigeria,oyo state,ibadan
Odelia says
Do you need to lightly toast the fennel seed before pounding or grinding as in making sambar, curry or rasam?
Sujatha Muralidhar says
Roasting the fennel seeds before cooking is not needed. However, you may roast it if you prefer(make a note that roasting the seeds provides a different flavor).
Tayler Ross says
I've been drinking this tea almost every morning and I love it! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Vladimir Dolgov says
I made the fennel tea this morning after looking the website. Excellent tea!!