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This article was reviewed by Nicole Wilson. Nicole Wilson is a Tea Writer and Educator based in Bayonne, New Jersey. Nicole is the founder and author of Tea for Me Please, one of the longest-running tea blogs on the internet. Since 2008, Nicole’s blog has been a comprehensive resource for tea enthusiasts, featuring tea reviews, industry news, and educational content. In addition, her over a decade of experience delving into the tea industry has led her to develop both in-person and online courses to help people learn more about tea. In 2022, Nicole published The Tea Recipe Book: 50 Hot and Iced Teas from Lattes to Bobas, which includes brewing basics, tea recipes, and recommendations for the perfect cup. She has also served as a judge for the North American Tea Masters Cup. wikiHow marks an article as reader-approved once it receives enough positive feedback. In this case, 95% of readers who voted found the article helpful, earning it our reader-approved status. This article has been viewed 198,742 times.
Though cumin traces back its origin back to Egypt, it is widely used by the Indians. Cumin treats sore throats, colds, arthritis, and also aids in digestion.[1]XResearch source Cumin is even known as the natural detoxifier. The benefits of cumin can be enjoyed by simply making a cup of cumin tea in the comfort of your own house.[2]XResearch source
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1 teaspoon cumin seeds
250 ml drinking water
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1 Take a vessel and add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds to it.
2 Heat it a little on low flame for about 5 seconds. Advertisement
3 Pour 250 ml drinking water into it and let it boil.
4 After boiling, let it be covered and untouched for about 5 minutes.[3]XResearch source
5 Strain it into your teacup and enjoy it warm.
6 According to your taste you can add honey or a pinch of salt into it.
7 Finished.
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Reviewed by: Nicole Wilson Tea Expert This article was reviewed by Nicole Wilson. Nicole Wilson is a Tea Writer and Educator based in Bayonne, New Jersey. Nicole is the founder and author of Tea for Me Please, one of the longest-running tea blogs on the internet. Since 2008, Nicole’s blog has been a comprehensive resource for tea enthusiasts, featuring tea reviews, industry news, and educational content. In addition, her over a decade of experience delving into the tea industry has led her to develop both in-person and online courses to help people learn more about tea. In 2022, Nicole published The Tea Recipe Book: 50 Hot and Iced Teas from Lattes to Bobas, which includes brewing basics, tea recipes, and recommendations for the perfect cup. She has also served as a judge for the North American Tea Masters Cup. This article has been viewed 198,742 times. 282 votes - 95% Co-authors: 9Updated: February 24, 2026 Views: 198,742 Categories: Tea
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"I'm still researching what the affects of cumin are. However, after making some cumin tea with a little honey and a squirt of lemon, I felt sleepy after 20 minutes. It was soothing and helped ease my upset stomach. I actually had a good night sleep, but I'm still researching. "..." more
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"I'm still researching what the affects of cumin are. However, after making some cumin tea with a little honey and a squirt of lemon, I felt sleepy after 20 minutes. It was soothing and helped ease my upset stomach. I actually had a good night sleep, but I'm still researching. "..." more
Jennifer Menezes
Feb 15, 2017
"Had a very bad bronchial cough and suffered for many days. Within a day of drinking the jeera tea, the cough improved. In three days, it disappeared. I have also been sleeping better at night."..." more
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Jan 31, 2017
"Never knew this use of cumin seeds before. Now I will drink it before bedtime."
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Reviewed by: Nicole Wilson Tea Expert This article was reviewed by Nicole Wilson. Nicole Wilson is a Tea Writer and Educator based in Bayonne, New Jersey. Nicole is the founder and author of Tea for Me Please, one of the longest-running tea blogs on the internet. Since 2008, Nicole’s blog has been a comprehensive resource for tea enthusiasts, featuring tea reviews, industry news, and educational content. In addition, her over a decade of experience delving into the tea industry has led her to develop both in-person and online courses to help people learn more about tea. In 2022, Nicole published The Tea Recipe Book: 50 Hot and Iced Teas from Lattes to Bobas, which includes brewing basics, tea recipes, and recommendations for the perfect cup. She has also served as a judge for the North American Tea Masters Cup. This article has been viewed 198,742 times. 282 votes - 95% Co-authors: 9 Updated: February 24, 2026 Views: 198,742 Categories: Tea 
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1 Take a vessel and add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds to it. 
2 Heat it a little on low flame for about 5 seconds. Advertisement 
3 Pour 250 ml drinking water into it and let it boil. 
4 After boiling, let it be covered and untouched for about 5 minutes.[3] 
5 Strain it into your teacup and enjoy it warm. 
6 According to your taste you can add honey or a pinch of salt into it. 
7 Finished. Advertisement 
Community Answer You should serve cumin tea at a temperature of at least 85 degrees. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 5 Helpful 13 
Community Answer Yes, you can omit the honey. It is primarily used to enhance the flavor, so if you prefer not to use it, you can leave it out without any issues. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 4 Helpful 9 
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