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Try star anise tea and drink your way to health and longevity one cup of tea at a time.
Find out today how you can enjoy this tea in a safe way and reap the many wonderful health benefits this tea has to offer you.
It is time to take this culinary spice out of the pantry and into your cup!
This beautiful little herb is called illicium verum in Latin and goes by the common names star anise, star aniseed or Chinese star anise.
Native to Asia, this is an evergreen tree that grows from northeast Vietnam to southwest China. This tree can reach from 2 to 5 meters in height, and it is the star shaped fruits that hold the wonderful seeds to make this tea.
There also exists a Japanese variety of star anise, illicium anisatum in Latin, which is not edible and can be highly toxic. Its sole purpose is to be burned as incense. Be careful not to mix the two species.
This oriental herb has long been used in traditional medicine due to hidden healing powers, and at the same time it has a very strong presence in cooking all over the world.
As a spice, it is an ingredient in the traditional Chinese five-spice powder and you can find it not only in Chinese dishes, but also in Indian, Malayan and Indonesian cuisines. It is great to enhance the flavor of meat dishes.
In the West, star anise seed and oil are both used, either in baking, as a replacement for anise (pimpinella anisum), or in the production of liquors. But that’s not all! Star anise oil is used in the cosmetic industry, from exquisite perfumes to something as simple as toothpaste.
So, without even knowing it, you may be in contact with this exotic herb on a daily basis!
More importantly, star anise seeds are used in the making of an herbal tea that is full of benefits, so welcome the benefits of star anise tea in your life.
In star anise, you will find linalool, a compound that is full of antioxidants that help to improve your health in the many ways seen below. Also these little seeds are rich in anethole, which gives them a flavor very similar to that of anise.
Hormonal Stimulant
Colds, Flus and Other Respiratory Ailments
Digestion Problems
Other Health Benefits
Star anise tea may be quite a safe drink as long as you are absolutely sure to make it from pure Chinese star anise only, and not contaminated with the Japanese toxic variety.
If you start feeling irritated, nausea and even start vomiting and having seizures, stop taking the tea immediately, because it has most likely been contaminated. See your doctor at once and throw away your tea.
Do not take this tea if...
Get your teapot and teacups ready and let’s learn how to make star anise tea.
To make this tea you can use either leaves or the seeds of the Chinese star anise plant, though it is more common to use the seeds.
Now, just sit back and enjoy this spicy tea and feel its soothing action do away with your troubles. Drink it up to 3 times a day, preferably after each meal to help soothe your digestion.
Here’s a tip: make your tea even more interesting by adding cinnamon, ground cloves or other spices. For more ideas, consider adding star anise to other well-known recipes, such as:
- Chai tea
This is a wonderful tea with a sweet flavor that can be blended with more bitter herbs, so it makes a great addition to your pantry, and all the while you will be reaping the benefits of star anise.
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