Best Anise Tea Recipes

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CINNAMON ANISE TEA



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Tea is very popular in the Middle East. This is one that I've been making for a long time and not only does it taste great it has a mild soothing quality. It's certainly nothing medicinal but a few peaceful mins is a day can't be a bad thing. The cooking time is for steeping.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Beverages

Time 8m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups water
2 teaspoons anise seeds
3 inches cinnamon sticks
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 black tea bags

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients, except tea bags, and bring to a boil.
  • Allow to simmer for three minutes.
  • Strain.
  • Pour liquid into serving cups with one tea bag and allow to steep for three minutes or to desired strength.
  • Serve hot.

GINGER-ANISE TEA WITH LEMON AND HONEY



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Got this from Middle Eastern Recipe (http://www.ummah.com/family/recipes.html). It's especially nice when you have a sore throat or generally feel cruddy, but is also delicious anytime. The ginger really comes through in a good way. Smells good too. Make sure to pour it through a fine strainer as you want to rid the tea of seeds and depending on your ginger you might get bits of ginger settling in the bottom of the cup, which makes for a very potent last sip!

Provided by SJBG2110

Categories     Beverages

Time 6m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup water
1 teaspoon anise seed
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Bring all the ingredients to a boil in a small pan then let simmer for about 5 minutes. Pour through a strainer into a mug. For me this ends up making either a little more than one mug or enough for two small mugs.

TRADITIONAL THAI ICED TEA WITH STAR ANISE



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I found this derink on Chow & it says that it is very refreshing. I haven't tried it yet but am looking forward to trying this summer (if we have one here in the UK!). Time to make doesn't include chilling time.

Provided by Um Safia

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 1/2 gallon

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 star anise pods, finely crushed
1 teaspoon orange blossom water
1 vanilla pod (or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract)
1 pinch ground cloves
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1/2 cup loose chinese black tea leaves
1 cup granulated sugar
3 drops red food coloring (optional)
half-and-half or sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Bring 1/2 gallon of cold water to a boil. Add 8 finely crushed star anise pods, 1 teaspoon orange blossom water, the scrapings of 1 vanilla pod or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, a pinch each of ground cloves and ground cinnamon, and 1/2 cup Chinese black tea leaves.
  • Boil for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup sugar and a few drops of red food coloring (optional, though traditional). Cover, steeping until tepid.
  • Strain & place in the refriderator for a few hours to really chill.
  • Pour the tea over plenty of crushed ice. Top with half-and-half or sweetened condensed milk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1549.4, Fat 0.1, Sodium 4.6, Carbohydrate 400.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 399.2

ANISE TEA (SHAI MA YANSOON)



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This tea is commonly used in Mid East and Puerto Rico, especially for upset tummies, and it is commonly given to colicky babies. If you like anise try this tea and you will be pleased that it makes a nice light tea.

Provided by chef FIFI

Categories     Beverages

Time 8m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups water
1 -2 teaspoon anise seed
sugar, as desired

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients into a teapot and bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling point is achieved, let boil for 5 minutes.
  • Pour into your favorite tea cup and enjoy!

ROOIBOS ANISE TEA



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This is one of my original recipe creations. It's especially good for those who already enjoy rooibos but want to give it a little variety. It's best hot but decent chilled. Note: I've listed things in teaspoons because this website won't let me list it in parts, but it's technically in a ratio, so you can make whatever quantity you want.

Provided by Feelah_the_tigress

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 teaspoon rooibos tea bag
1/2 teaspoon anise seed

Steps:

  • Assemble all the ingredients and place in a tea ball. Note: If you don't own a tea ball, then you can put the ingredients directly in the water and then strain out later. Note that food.com has forced me to list the rooibos as "rooibos tea bags" but I used loose leaf tea.
  • Place tea ball in hot water and steep for 10 minutes.

SHY MI YANSOON - ANISE TEA RECIPE



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This recipe for Arabic Refreshing Tea is pronounced She me Yan-soon. The Health Benefits of Rooibos Tea - Red Tea it contains no caffeine. It's shown to aid in health problems such as insomnia, irritability, headaches, nervous tension, and hypertension. Studies also show that this tea relieves anti- spasmodic agents, which can relieve stomach cramping and colic in infants. In South Africa Rooibos has been used to treat allergies such as hay fever, asthma and eczema very effectively. Rooibos contains anti - oxidants which can help slow the aging process and boost the immune system. Rooibos is a great thirst quencher and is an excellent beverage for active people, including children without sugar. This tea contains almost no oxalic acid, making it a good beverage for people prone to kidney stones. Rooibos contains the following minerals: copper, iron and potassium, calcium, fluoride, zinc, manganese, alpha- hydroxy ( for healthy skin ) and magnesium ( for the nervous system ) are also components of this tea.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Beverages

Time 17m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 rooibos tea bags
2 teaspoons anise seeds
4 cups water
chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Add anise seeds to 2 cups boiling water
  • Place 2 tea bags into 2 cups boiling water
  • *Steep both for 12 minutes and strain anise liquid into tea water
  • Each cup - garnish with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2.4, Fat 0.1, Sodium 4.8, Carbohydrate 0.3, Fiber 0.1, Protein 0.1

SHY MI YANSOON - ANISE TEA



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A lovely Arabic tea that is soothing and delicious.

Provided by Annacia * @Annacia

Categories     Hot Drinks

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 - tea bags
2 teaspoon(s) anise seeds
4 cup(s) water
- chopped almonds as garnish - optional

Steps:

  • 1. Add anise seeds to 2 cups boiling water
  • 2. Place 2 tea bags into 2 cups boiling water
  • 3. Steep both for 12 minutes and strain anise liquid into tea water
  • 4. Add almonds to each cup if desired.

CINNAMON ANISE ICED TEA



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I've been making this for ages, no actual recipe (but I guess it is now), just something that I like a lot in the summer and make several times throughout the hot season. The pitcher that I currently use is 3 1/2 quarts and this is written in the amounts that I use for this container and spiced to my liking. For yourself, feel free to make any amount you wish, use any tea that you like best and lighten or increase the spice amounts to your own preference.

Provided by Annacia * @Annacia

Categories     Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 1/4 quart(s) pure water (without clorine if possible)
5 - or 6 ceylon single source tea bage or your own favorite
2 - 4 inch cinnamon sticks
3 - whole star anise
- sugar, honey, splenda or your prefered sweetner to taste

Steps:

  • Place cool water in a pot with a lid large enough to hold the water with good head space above the water level.
  • add the tea bags, cinnamon and anise to the pot.
  • Cover and bring it just to a boil. If you let it boil for more than a few seconds (no more than 5) it tends to become strong and acidic boiled longer.
  • Remove the covered pot (leave lid on) and let it cool to room temp. Remove the tea bags at this point or earlier for a less strong tea . The cinnamon and anise may be removed (don't toss out, they can be used several times!) or left in to continue adding flavor to the tea.
  • Add ice to a tall glass or glasses if your making more than 1 serving. Pour the tea and sweeten to your liking. Enjoy.

ITALIAN ANISE TEA BISCUITS



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An old family recipe so not really exact on amounts more or less goes by feel so not for novice bakers.

Provided by Kristine S.

Categories     Dessert

Time 44m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 fluid dram anise oil (candy making supply store)
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 tablespoons baking powder
6 eggs
1 cup oil
1 cup granulated sugar
4 -6 cups flour
2 lemons, zest only
1/2 cup milk
1 lb powdered sugar
rainbow candy sprinkles (the tiny ball ones)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Mix the first 6 ingredients with a mixer until light and lemony in color, then add flour 1 cup at a time (I can usually get the first 4 cups with a stand mixer) remove the dough from the bowl onto a lightly floured surface and kneed in enough flour that the dough is similar to play-dough in texture (not soft or moist but not dry either, should be just enough that it doesn't stick to the counter). Roll into long snake like logs about a half inch in circumference and cut at an angle into inch long pieces. Place on cookie sheet lined with parchment or wax paper and bake around 14 minutes until bottom is golden brown (some of the tops of the cookies will crack when baking). Mix together the lemon zest and milk and microwave about 30 seconds and mix in the powdered sugar, reheating as necessary until you get a good icing consistency. Brush icing on cookies and sprinkle with the sprinkles before the icing dries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1717.9, Fat 64.1, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 283.3, Sodium 944.4, Carbohydrate 265.9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 162.4, Protein 23.7

CINNAMON ANISE TEA



Cinnamon Anise Tea image

Tea is very popular in the Middle East. This is one that I've been making for a long time and not only does it taste great it has a mild soothing quality. It's certainly nothing medicinal but a few peaceful mins in a day can't be a bad thing. The cooking time is for steeping.

Provided by Annacia * @Annacia

Categories     Hot Drinks

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cup(s) water
2 teaspoon(s) anise seeds
3 - inches cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon(s) sugar
1 1/2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
2 tablespoon(s) honey
2 - black tea bags

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients, except tea bags, and bring to a boil.
  • Allow to simmer for three minutes. Strain.
  • Pour liquid into serving cups with one tea bag each and allow to steep for three minutes or to desired strength.
  • Serve hot.

ANISE TEA



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Make and share this Anise Tea recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alia55

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 8 tablespoons

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons anise seed, dried
2 tablespoons anise hyssop, chopped and dried
2 tablespoons rose hips, dried
2 tablespoons lemon peel, finely sliced and dried

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a small jar.
  • Seal Jar.
  • To make Tea: add two teaspoons of tea mix to a cup of boiling water.
  • Let steep for 5 minutes, strain and sweeten to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6.3, Fat 0.3, Sodium 0.4, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.3

TEA AND ANISE-FLAVORED CHICKEN LIVERS



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds fresh chicken livers
3 1/2 quarts water
1/2 cup China black tea leaves tied in a square of cheesecloth
1/4 cup rice wine
1/4 cup soy sauce
4 whole star anise
6 slices fresh ginger root, peeled

Steps:

  • Lightly rinse the chicken livers, drain thoroughly and separate the lobes.
  • Heat two quarts of water until boiling and blanch the livers for about two minutes. Drain.
  • In a heavy saucepan combine the remaining 1 1/2 quarts of water with the tea leaves, rice wine and soy sauce. Lightly smash the anise and ginger root with the side of a cleaver and add them. Simmer this mixture for 20 minutes.
  • Add the chicken livers and once the mixture returns to a simmer cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the chicken livers to cool in the liquid.
  • Remove the cooled livers from the cooking liquid and slice them thin. Serve cold or at room temperature on slices of toast or in a salad.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 160, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 688 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Anise tea is a delicious and healthy beverage that has gained popularity in recent years. Its sweet and licorice-like flavor comes from anise seeds, which are a common ingredient in many traditional recipes. Anise tea is easy to make and can be enjoyed either hot or cold, making it a versatile addition to any tea collection.

Health Benefits

The health benefits of anise tea are numerous. Anise seeds have been used for centuries for their medicinal properties, and anise tea is an easy and effective way to incorporate these health benefits into your daily routine. Some of the most notable health benefits of anise tea include:
Relief from Digestive Issues
Anise tea is known for its ability to alleviate digestive problems such as gas, bloating, and indigestion. The natural compounds in anise seeds, including anethole and carvone, help to relax the muscles in the digestive tract and reduce inflammation.
Relaxation and Stress Relief
Anise tea is also known for its ability to promote relaxation and reduce stress. The soothing aroma of anise tea can have a calming effect on the mind and body, and the natural compounds in anise seeds can help to reduce anxiety and promote feelings of well-being.
Immune System Boost
Anise tea is rich in antioxidants, which can help to boost the immune system and protect against illness and disease. The antioxidants in anise seeds can also help to reduce inflammation and promote healthy skin.

How to Make Anise Tea

Making anise tea is simple and easy. Here's a basic recipe to get you started: Ingredients: - 1 tablespoon of anise seeds - 1 cup of water Instructions: 1. In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. 2. Add 1 tablespoon of anise seeds to the water and reduce the heat to low. 3. Let the tea steep for 5-10 minutes, or until it reaches your desired strength. 4. Strain the tea through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. 5. Serve hot or cold.

Additional Ingredients

While anise tea is delicious on its own, there are also many other ingredients you can add to enhance its flavor and health benefits. Here are some popular additions:
Lemon
Adding a squeeze of lemon to anise tea can help to brighten the flavor and add a boost of vitamin C to your drink. Lemon is also known for its ability to aid digestion and promote hydration.
Honey
Honey is a natural sweetener that can help to balance out the licorice-like flavor of anise tea. It also has antibacterial properties and can help to soothe a sore throat or cough.
Ginger
Adding grated ginger to anise tea can give it a spicy and warming flavor. Ginger is also known for its ability to reduce inflammation and soothe digestive issues.

Conclusion

Anise tea is a delicious and healthy beverage that has many health benefits. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed either hot or cold. Whether you drink it on its own or add some additional ingredients, anise tea is a great choice for anyone looking for a flavorful and beneficial tea option.
Anise tea is a popular herbal tea that has been consumed for centuries for its health benefits and unique flavor. The tea is made by steeping anise seeds in hot water, and can be enjoyed hot or cold. Anise tea is known for its soothing effect on the digestive system, and is also used to treat respiratory problems, among other things. In this article, we will provide valuable tips on how to make anise tea recipes to fully enjoy the benefits of this herbal tea.

Tip 1: Choose Quality Anise Seeds

The quality of the anise seeds you use in your anise tea recipe will greatly affect the taste and health benefits of the tea. When selecting anise seeds, make sure to choose fresh, whole seeds that have a strong aroma. You can buy anise seeds whole or ground, but whole seeds are believed to retain their flavor for longer.
Tip 1.1: Buy From A Reputable Source
It's essential to purchase your anise seeds from a reputable source to ensure that they are of high quality. Many grocery stores sell anise seeds, but they may have been sitting on the shelf for a long time, causing them to lose their flavor and potency. Try to purchase your anise seeds from a trusted brand that specializes in herbal teas or natural remedies.

Tip 2: Know The Right Amount Of Anise Seeds To Use

The amount of anise seeds you use in your tea will affect the strength of the anise flavor and the health benefits of the tea. For a mild flavor, use one teaspoon of anise seeds per cup of water. For a stronger flavor, use two teaspoons per cup of water. Avoid using too many anise seeds as it can cause the tea to taste bitter.
Tip 2.1: Experiment With Different Amounts
Everyone's taste buds are different, so it's important to experiment with different amounts of anise seeds to find the right balance for you. Start with a small amount and increase gradually until you find the amount that suits your taste.

Tip 3: Boil The Water Before Adding The Anise Seeds

To create the perfect anise tea, you need to know how to steep the anise seeds. Start by boiling the water. Once the water has come to a boil, turn off the heat and add the anise seeds. Steep the anise seeds for approximately five to ten minutes, depending on the strength of the flavor you desire.
Tip 3.1: Use Filtered Water
Using filtered water is essential in creating the perfect cup of tea. Tap water can contain minerals and chemicals that can affect the taste of your tea. By using filtered water, you can ensure that your tea will not have a strange taste or odor.

Tip 4: Add Honey or Lemon To Enhance The Flavor

Anise tea has a strong licorice flavor that may not appeal to everyone. To enhance the flavor and add sweetness, you can add honey or lemon. A teaspoon of honey can add a hint of sweetness to balance the strong flavor of the anise seeds. Lemon can add a tart flavor that complements the licorice taste of the anise seeds.
Tip 4.1: Use Fresh Lemon Juice
To get the most flavor out of your lemon, squeeze fresh lemon juice directly into your tea. Using bottled juice will not provide the same level of freshness and can contain additional preservatives and sugars that can affect the taste of your tea.

Tip 5: Play Around With Different Variations Of Anise Tea Recipes

There are many variations of anise tea recipes that you can try. Some popular variations include adding fennel seeds, coriander seeds or cinnamon sticks. These other herbs can enhance the flavor and health benefits of the tea. You can also experiment with different ways of enjoying anise tea such as as an iced tea, or a latte.
Tip 5.1: Research Other Herbs That Complement Anise Seeds
Fennel seeds and coriander seeds are two herbs that pair well with anise seeds, but there are many other herbs that you can experiment with. Research other herbs and their health benefits to find the perfect combination for your tea.

Conclusion

Anise tea is a versatile herbal tea that has many health benefits. By following these valuable tips on how to make anise tea recipes, you can create a delicious tea that is perfect for any occasion. Remember to choose quality anise seeds, experiment with different amounts of anise seeds, boil the water before adding the anise seeds, add honey or lemon to enhance the flavor, and play around with different variations of anise tea recipes. With these tips, you can create the perfect cup of anise tea that will soothe your digestive system and provide many other health benefits.

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