Fennel To The Rescue!



I’ve never been a whole-hearted tea drinker but over the past years I’ve developed an appreciation of herbal/medicinal teas. The warmth and soothing aromas put me in a good mood, and depending on the tea, quiets the mind, energizes and heals the body. 

Most of us know Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) as a spice used in certain meat dishes, soups and salads but Fennel seeds have a wide range of health benefits. I use Fennel seeds as a digestive aid, relieving gas, bloat and indigestion. In the pictures below I show how I make Fennel tea.

Supplies: Fennel seeds (I used Whole Foods 365 organic seeds), tea filters and nut grinder.
       
 Seeds in the nut grinder, waiting to be ground up.

I'm putting ground up Fennel seeds in tea filter.


Finished product. I steep the tea bag in hot water for about 10-15 min. Ready to drink.

FYI, Fennel is easy to grow, I've had the pleasure of growing beautiful Fennel plants but the Black Swallowtail Butterfly caterpillars get to the table before me! In one day they can make a meal out of a whole plant. Well, it's always good to provide food for the butterflies, lol.

If you are not crazy about the taste of Fennel, which is Licorice-lite, you can mix honey or another tea that's good for digestion like German Chamomile Tea, into the Fennel. 

Like I say, what works for me may not be your cup of tea but I'm glad you stopped by. Thank you for coming with me on this journey. Bye for now.                              

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