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Helene Dsouza Because fenugreek seeds are distinctly flavored, I chose to prepare my tea with black tea. You can, however, use green, oolong or white tea as well. Try not to skip the tea leaves, the fenugreek seeds by themselves are too flavor-intense. Total Time: 7 minutes minutes Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes 3 Teacups RECIPE

Fenugreek Seeds Tea has been known since ancient times, and it still is a great spiced tea that you should try if you love tea infusions.

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What is fenugreek?

The fenugreek plant resembles a clover and is native to the Mediterranean, middle eastern and Indian subcontinent climate.

The meaning of the name comes from Greek, which is an indication of its origins.

Fenugreek grows well in arid areas around the world and has been cropping up in different parts around the globe.

The taste of fenugreek can be compared to maple syrup, and often fenugreek seeds are used to imitate maple syrup flavors.

The seeds are light brown and resemble small stone pebbles. In fact, the seeds are literally stone hard.

Uses in Ancient Times

The plant leaves and seeds have been used in traditional medicine since ancient times by the Greek (hence the name), Egyptians and Romans alike.

The Romans would season their wine with fenugreek.

Fenugreek never lost its allure across the ages, as it was at some point not only foraged but also cultivated by Christian monks as well as Muslim hakims (doctors).

In Asia, fenugreek has been known since ancient times in China and India, where it is known as methi seeds.

📖 Recipe

Homemade Fenugreek Seed Tea

Because fenugreek seeds are distinctly flavored, I chose to prepare my tea with black tea. You can, however, use green, oolong or white tea as well. Try not to skip the tea leaves, the fenugreek seeds by themselves are too flavor-intense. 4.70 from 20 votes Print Pin Rate Course: DrinksCuisine: Indian Prep Time: 2 minutes minutesCook Time: 5 minutes minutesTotal Time: 7 minutes minutes Servings: 3 Teacups Calories: 11kcal Recipe by: Helene Dsouza

Ingredients

• ▢ 5 cups Water
• ▢ 1 Tablespoons Fenugreek Seeds
• ▢ 2 Teaspoons Tea Leaves
• ▢ Sugar or Honey to sweeten optional

US - Metric

Instructions

• Heat up a small pan with water and allow the water to cook.5 cups Water
• Add the fenugreek seeds and tea leaves.1 Tablespoons Fenugreek Seeds, 2 Teaspoons Tea Leaves
• Simmer for about 3 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and let the fenugreek seeds and tea leaves sit in the hot water for 5 minutes.
• Strain the tea into a cup, discard the plant parts.
• Sweeten with sugar or honey if you like, and serve hot.Sugar or Honey to sweeten

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts Homemade Fenugreek Seed Tea Amount Per Serving Calories 11 % Daily Value* Sodium 23mg1%Potassium 28mg1%Carbohydrates 2g1% Calcium 19mg2%Iron 1.2mg7% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Where to buy Fenugreek seeds?

Fenugreek seeds can be bought online. Occasionally, you can find them in a supermarket under the spices.

Asian and Indian stores sell fenugreek seeds as Methi seeds, and they usually carry these seeds because they are rather common in the east.

Who is Fenugreek Tea made for?

Most people drink this tea to help them on their weight loss journey. Most commonly, Fenugreek infusions are used to help breast milk production, as the seeds promote lactation. I just drink it because I like the earthy taste combined with black tea leaves, or I prepare it for us at home when we feel under the weather or to soothe a sore throat.

Who shouldn't drink Fenugreek Tea?

Avoid this herbal tea if you are pregnant as it can cause contractions.

How to make this with Black Tea bags?

Either, prepare the fenugreek water infusion, strain it and pour it into your cup with the tea bag OR open up the tea bag and pour the bag content into your water with the seeds and follow the recipe instructions.

Are Fenugreek leaves the same as the seeds?

Both are from the same plant and the dried leaves can be used to make a herbal tea too. Dried Fenugreek leaves are sold in Indian grocery stores as Kasthuri Methi and you will find it in the spice section. Fresh fenugreek leaves are commonly sold at Indian grocery stores and while they are rarely used in tea infusions, you can still try them fresh in tea too, but dried leaves are more intense in flavor.

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