Fennel and Cumin Tea is a quick tea made with slices of fresh ginger, fennel and cumin seeds. Enjoy this hearty tea with honey or powdered jaggery!
I drink teas and tisanes every day, including a variety of ingredients that help me cover the whole nine yards of benefits to me and my family’s health. Drinking Fennel and Cumin Tea on a rotational basis every month fortifies my immune system naturally.
Benefits of ingredients:
Cumin seeds are rich in iron and dietary fiber and help boost immunity. Fennel seeds are traditionally eaten after a meal in India. Additionally, fennel seeds are consumed to freshen the breath and also aid in digestion after a meal. Gingerol, the main bioactive compound in ginger, is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Due to the powerful medicinal properties of gingerol, adding ginger can help lower blood sugars, aid in weight loss, and treat nausea and chronic indigestion. Adding them to a tisane helps cleanse and detoxify the body naturally.
Fennel seeds are packed with vitamin C. As surprising as it is, these seeds are an excellent source of antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory oils. In fact, consuming fennel alleviates cold or flu-like symptoms. Indian food calls for cumin and fennel seeds in our everyday cooking.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Are there other variations for this Fennel and Cumin Tea?
Yes, the most common variation is the cumin-coriander fennel tea. You could add cilantro leaves or dried coriander seeds to this tea.
2. How helpful is this tea?
Fennel and Cumin Tea helps in absorbing nutrients and is also known to stimulate the lymphatic system.
3. Is it better to drink this tea in the morning or at night?
Drink this tea in the mornings or any time of day except at night. If you are trying this tea for the first time, please start with a cup and see how your body reacts to it before consuming it regularly.
4. How many cups of this tea can you have daily?
Fennel and Cumin Tea is loaded with many health benefits. Consuming one cup a day will suffice to reap the benefits.
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Ingredients:
- Spices: fennel and cumin seeds; coriander seeds can also be added
- Aromatic: fresh ginger
- Sweetener: honey or jaggery (optional)
How to make Fennel and Cumin Tea:
- Prepare the ingredients.
2. Add water to a saucepot. When the water boils, add the fennel seeds, cumin seeds, and ginger slices.
3. Simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes and strain the tea into a cup. Add honey or powdered jaggery if you like, to sweeten the tea naturally.
Tips:
- Allow the water to come to a rolling boil before adding the ingredients.
- If adding lemon juice to the tea, turn off the heat and squeeze a lemon wedge into it.
Serving suggestion:
I like to serve the Fennel and Cumin Tea with honey or a dash of lemon juice.
Storage:
This tea must be consumed the day it is prepared. It can be refrigerated for a day.
Other tea varieties or savory drinks that you might like:
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Fennel and Cumin Tea
Equipment
- glass saucepot
Ingredients
- 1¼ cup filtered water
- 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger peeled and sliced
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients.
- Add water to a saucepot. When the water boils, add the fennel seeds, cumin seeds, and ginger slices. Simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes and strain the tea into a cup.
- Add honey or powdered jaggery if you like, to sweeten the tea naturally.
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Notes
- Fresh ginger is ideal for making this tea. Dried ginger powder will not taste fresh.
Nutrition
This tea was really helpful when I felt sick. Great for a pick-me-up if you need it!