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Fennel has been used as an herbal tea for centuries. It has a slightly sweet flavor and can improve your digestion, especially if you make it with peppermint and ginger. Studies have also shown that drinking fennel tea can suppress your appetite, which makes it helpful if you're trying to lose weight. Crush your fennel, boil some water, and enjoy your homemade herbal tea!
Ingredients
Simple Fennel Tea
1 to 2 tablespoons (6 to 12 g) of fennel seeds
1 cup (240 ml) of water
Honey or mint to serve
Makes 1 serving
Fennel Tea with Ginger and Lemon Verbena
2 heaping teaspoons (4 g) of fennel seeds
1 teaspoon (2 g) of freshly grated ginger
1 teaspoon (2.5 g) of dried lemon verbena
2 cups (470 ml) of water
Makes 2 servings
Fennel Tea with Peppermint and Chamomile
1 teaspoon (1 g) of dried chamomile flowers
1 teaspoon (2 g) of dried peppermint leaves
1 teaspoon (2 g) of fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon (1 g) of dried cut ginger pieces
1 cup (240 ml) of water
Makes 1 serving
Steps
Method 1 Method 1 of 3:
Simple Fennel Tea
1 Bruise 1 to 2 tablespoons (6 to 12 g) of fennel seeds in a mortar. For lighter-tasting tea, use fewer seeds or use all of them for bold tasting tea. Put the seeds into a mortar and crush them gently with a pestle.[1]XResearch source
Pound the seeds until they crack open and become fragrant.
2 Boil water in an electric kettle or on the stove. Fill a kettle with at least 11⁄2 cups (350 ml) of water and put the lid on. If you're using an electric kettle, switch it on. If you're using the stove, place the kettle on a burner and turn it to high. Bring the water to a vigorous boil.[2]XResearch source Advertisement
3 Place the seeds into a teapot or infuser. If you'd like to use an infuser, pour the seeds into an infuser basket or ball that seals shut. Then, place the infuser into a large mug or teacup.[3]XResearch source
4 Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of boiling water over the fennel and steep it for 5 to 10 minutes. Carefully pour the water into the teapot or the mug that you're using. Cover the teapot or mug and let the tea steep until it's as strong as you want.[4]XResearch source
You can cover your mug with a saucer or small plate.
Tip: If you like a very mild tea, steep the fennel seeds for less time. Try steeping them for 2 minutes and taste the tea to see if it's as strong as you like.
5 Strain the fennel tea and sip it slowly. If you used a teapot, place a strainer in your teacup and pour the tea into it. If you used an infuser, remove the basket or ball and enjoy your fennel tea![5]XResearch source
You can sweeten the tea with your favorite sweetener, such as honey or agave.
If you have leftover tea, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use it within 3 to 5 days.
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Method 2 Method 2 of 3:
Fennel Tea with Ginger and Lemon Verbena
1 Crush 2 teaspoons (4 g) of fennel seeds in a mortar. Put the seeds into a mortar and push down on them with a pestle until the seeds crack open. You should also smell a strong fennel fragrance.[6]XResearch source
Crushing the fennel will release its oil and make your tea more flavorful.
Tip: If you don't have a mortar and pestle, put the seeds into a sealable bag. Then, hit them with a rolling pin until they crack. You could also crush the fennel seeds with the side of a chef's knife.
2 Put the crushed fennel into a pot with grated ginger, lemon verbena, and water. Transfer the crushed fennel to a small pot on the stove and add 1 teaspoon (2 g) of freshly grated ginger along with 1 teaspoon (2.5 g) of dried lemon verbena. Then, pour in 2 cups (470 ml) of water.[7]XResearch source
Lemon verbena is sometimes sold as "vervain". Check local health stores or online to buy herbs for your tea.
3 Bring the tea to a boil and simmer it over low for 10 minutes. Turn the burner to high so the water begins to boil vigorously. Then, turn the burner down to low and let it bubble gently for 10 minutes. The fennel, ginger, and lemon will flavor the tea.[8]XResearch source
You can leave the lid off of the pot. Some of the water will evaporate, but this will intensify the flavor of the tea.
4 Strain the tea into serving cups and enjoy it hot. Place a tea strainer over a teacup and slowly pour or ladle the fennel tea into the cup. If you don't have a tea strainer, place a fine-mesh strainer over a teapot or jug and pour the tea through it. Then, pour the tea into teacups.
You can brew another batch of fennel tea with ginger and lemon verbena, but cut the steeping time down to 7 or 8 minutes.
Refrigerate leftover tea in an airtight container for up to 3 to 5 days. You can reheat the tea before serving it or pour it over ice for a cold drink.
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Method 3 Method 3 of 3:
Fennel Tea with Peppermint and Chamomile
1 Bring water to boil in an electric kettle or on the stove. Pour at least 11⁄2 cups (350 ml) of water into the kettle and put the lid on. If you're using an electric kettle, switch it on. If you're using the stove, set the kettle on a burner and turn it to high. Heat the water until it boils vigorously.[9]XResearch source
You can put the dry tea ingredients into the teapot while you wait for the water to boil.
2 Crush 1 teaspoon (2 g) of fennel seeds and put them into a teapot. Put the seeds into a mortar and pound them with the pestle until they crack. Then, transfer the seeds to a teapot or large mug.[10]XResearch source
If you don't have a mortar and pestle put the seeds into a sealable bag and hit them with a rolling pin.
3 Add the chamomile, peppermint, and ginger. Put 1 teaspoon (1 g) of dried chamomile flowers, 1 teaspoon (2 g) of dried peppermint leaves, and 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) of dried cut ginger pieces into the teapot with the crushed fennel.[11]XResearch source
Variation: For additional spice, crack open 1 green cardamom pod and add it to the pot along with 1 teaspoon (2 g) of dried lemon balm.
4 Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of boiling water into the pot and steep the tea for 10 minutes. Carefully pour the water into the teapot and put the lid on it to prevent steam from escaping. Set a timer for 10 minutes.[12]XResearch source
If you're steeping the tea in a mug or large teacup, place a small dish or saucer over it.
5 Strain the tea and sip it while it's hot. Set a tea strainer over your cup and slowly pour the hot tea through it. Put the strainer aside and enjoy the hot herbal tea. If you'd like to sweeten it, stir in a little honey or agave.[13]XResearch source
You can refrigerate the cold tea in an airtight container for up to 3 to 5 days. Then, drink it chilled or reheat the tea before drinking it.
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Tips
To make refreshing fennel tea, brew the tea with twice as much fennel. Then, chill the tea and pour it over ice just before serving. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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Warnings
If you're pregnant or nursing, ask your doctor before drinking fennel tea since more research is needed to determine if it's safe.[14]XResearch sourceThanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
Avoid drinking fennel tea if you have a blood-clotting disorder or are allergic to carrots, celery, or mugwort.[15]XResearch sourceThanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
Talk with your child's pediatrician before giving them fennel tea. Your doctor might recommend a safe dose to give your child if they're colicky.[16]XResearch sourceThanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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Things You'll Need
Simple Fennel Tea
Measuring cups and spoons
Teapot or mug
Tea infuser, optional
Fennel Tea with Ginger and Lemon Verbena
Measuring cups and spoons
Mortar and pestle
Small pot
Fine mesh or tea strainer
Teapot or small pot
Teacup
Fennel Tea with Peppermint and Chamomile
Measuring cups and spoons
Mortar and pestle
Fine mesh or tea strainer
Teapot
Teacup
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1 Bruise 1 to 2 tablespoons (6 to 12 g) of fennel seeds in a mortar. For lighter-tasting tea, use fewer seeds or use all of them for bold tasting tea. Put the seeds into a mortar and crush them gently with a pestle.[1] 
2 Boil water in an electric kettle or on the stove. Fill a kettle with at least 1 1⁄2 cups (350 ml) of water and put the lid on. If you're using an electric kettle, switch it on. If you're using the stove, place the kettle on a burner and turn it to high. Bring the water to a vigorous boil.[2] Advertisement 
3 Place the seeds into a teapot or infuser. If you'd like to use an infuser, pour the seeds into an infuser basket or ball that seals shut. Then, place the infuser into a large mug or teacup.[3] 
3 Bring the tea to a boil and simmer it over low for 10 minutes. Turn the burner to high so the water begins to boil vigorously. Then, turn the burner down to low and let it bubble gently for 10 minutes. The fennel, ginger, and lemon will flavor the tea.[8] 
1 Bring water to boil in an electric kettle or on the stove. Pour at least 1 1⁄2 cups (350 ml) of water into the kettle and put the lid on. If you're using an electric kettle, switch it on. If you're using the stove, set the kettle on a burner and turn it to high. Heat the water until it boils vigorously.[9] 