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Digestive Tea Recipe

Banish bloating and trapped gas with this soothing Digestive Tea! Combining the power of fennel seeds (renowned for their digestive benefits and packed with antioxidants, fiber, and essential vitamins), ginger, and peppermint, this recipe creates a delicious and effective natural remedy. Perfect for easing digestive discomfort and traditionally used to help nursing mothers with colicky babies. Enjoy the sweet anise flavor of fennel in this easy 12-minute brew.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Calories 7.5 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Digestive Tea

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How to Make Digestive Tea

  1. Boil 2 cups of water in a saucepan.
  2. Add 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1 inch piece of peeled and thinly sliced ginger, and 2 sprigs of fresh peppermint (or 1/2 teaspoon dried peppermint).
  3. Bring the mixture back to a simmer, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and steep, covered, for another 5 minutes.
  5. Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve or tea strainer into a mug.
  6. Enjoy your warm Digestive Tea! Add a touch of honey or lemon if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

0g

Carbs

0g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Preparation For 1 Or 2 5 Ingredients Or Less Beverages Easy Diabetic Dietary Number Of Servings 3 Steps Or Less Non Alcoholic