Chamomile and Fennel: what are they for and how to make these teas?
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Who likes a good old chamomile and fennel tea?
Almost unanimous among Brazilians – second only to the classic black coffee – tea is one of the most consumed beverages throughout the country.
In addition to being an ancient drink that has been consumed for thousands and thousands of years, there are many reasons why the drink became so popular.
One of these points is, without a doubt, the variety that the drink offers. You can make tea with practically anything! It can be hot, warm or cold. There are options for all tastes!
Furthermore, another well-known advantage of the drink is the properties and benefits that almost all teas have.
Much more than just drinks to have at home in the late afternoon, the vast majority of types of tea have special properties that help in a number of situations.
There are famous teas that promise weight loss, tea for stomach pain, tea for headaches, tea for sore throats, and so on!
But in today's content we chose to talk about two of the types of tea that are among the most popular – and, consequently, most consumed – in Brazil.
We're talking about chamomile and fennel teas!
If you are not familiar with the properties of each of these teas, this is the ideal opportunity for you to learn more.
Here, in addition to discovering what each of these types of tea is used for and what their main properties are, you will also learn how to prepare these drinks at home and enjoy all the benefits that these drinks can offer us!
So get ready and put the kettle on because today we are going to talk about tea!
What is chamomile tea used for?
You know that type of tea that goes with all kinds of situations and can be enjoyed both in the cold to warm you up or served cold to cool you down on a hot day.
Chamomile tea is, without a doubt, one of these types of teas!
In addition to this versatility, chamomile tea can be considered one of the types that has the most benefits.
Although the best known are the relaxing properties that the drink has, chamomile tea also has several others, such as anti-inflammatory properties, it helps control the production of acids in the stomach and also helps combat nausea, indigestion and gas.
What is fennel tea used for?
And now it’s time to talk about the other star of our content.
After all, what is fennel tea for?
Fennel itself is a medicinal plant that has been consumed for thousands of years.
Thanks to its digestive properties, fennel tea is used to relieve gas, nausea, constipation, colic and indigestion.
Furthermore, because it has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, this type of tea is a good option for cases of headaches.
It is worth remembering that in both cases – chamomile and fennel – they are super easy to find!
You can find both in health food stores, supermarkets, grocery stores and even in the form of the famous tea bag.
How to make chamomile and fennel teas?
After learning more about these teas, which are a true heritage of the Brazilian people, you even felt like having a cup of tea, right?
That's why we decided to leave the best for last! Now the moment that many people have been waiting for has arrived!
Below, you will find recipes for making chamomile and fennel teas at home and enjoying all the benefits that these plants have!
Chamomile Tea Recipe
In addition to the positive points you've already seen throughout the text, another advantage of chamomile tea is that the recipe is very quick and easy to make! Check it out:
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon chamomile
1 cup of water
Preparation method:
Bring the water to a boil and wait until it starts to boil.
Once it starts to boil, just turn off the heat.
Then add the chamomile to the water and stir a little.
After that, cover the contents and let it infuse for about 5 to 7 minutes.
Then, just strain the contents and drink as you prefer!
This is a basic and simple recipe. In addition to this, you can find recipes on the internet that add other ingredients, such as sugar or even honey.
It depends on each person's taste!
And as we already mentioned, you can serve the drink hot or cold. Whatever you prefer!
Fennel Tea Recipe
And besides chamomile tea, the other big star of today's text also has a special recipe for you to try at home!
Check out the fennel tea recipe we prepared for you!
Ingredients:
Fresh or dried fennel leaves.
1 cup of boiling water.
Preparation method:
First of all, bring water to the boil in a kettle.
Wait for the water to heat up and, as soon as it starts to boil, turn off the heat.
After that, add one teaspoon of dried fennel leaves or three teaspoons of crushed fresh leaves to a cup.
Then add the boiling water.
Let the mixture rest for a few minutes and that's it, your tea is ready to be consumed!
A very interesting and widely used tip is to use milk for tea. In this case, instead of using water, just use milk!
It must be delicious, right?
Conclusion
Now that you know more about chamomile and fennel teas – and even have the recipes for both – you have everything you need to prepare this drink.
A great tip is to take advantage of the fact that we have just entered winter and, on any cold night, prepare these drinks for yourself and anyone else who wants them!
We're sure they'll warm up and brighten up any night!
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