Fennel Seed Tea

Feed Seed Tea is a health beneficial Herbal Tea. It has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its liquorice-like flavour and its ability to treat bloating, acid reflux and other digestive issues.

Also noteworthy is the fact that it boosts immunity and even promotes weight loss. We pack it fresh to order here at our Kent-based factory, ensuring quality and consistency with every cuppa brewed.

Botany and History of Dried Fennel Seeds Tea

Fennel Seeds (Foeniculum vulgare) come from the hardy, aromatic, perennial of the same name. The plant is a member of the carrot (Apiaceae) family, growing yellow flowers and feathery leaves.

Though native to the Mediterranean, it has since spread throughout much of the world. Several components, including the seeds, can be made into Herbal Tea or added to a blend such as Chai Tea.

An interesting moment in its history was during the Battle of Marathon (490 BCE). The site of the infamous fight was named after it, the word “Marathon,” in ancient Greek, meaning “a place of Fennel.”

Pliny the Elder (23-79 CE) was one of the first to contemplate Fennel Seed Tea benefits. He wrote of it managing 22 ailments in humans while, somewhat strangely, improving eyesight in serpents!

Does Fennel Seed Tea Have Caffeine?

The notion of caffeine levels in Fennel Tea is a myth. It is 100% void of the stimulant, making it an excellent choice of Tea before bed. Should you need extra energy, in other words, you’d be better off with so-called “real” Tea from the Camellia sinensis (Tea) plant.

On the other hand, if you struggle with insomnia or simply want to cut down your caffeine intake, you’ve chosen well here.

Fennel Seed Tea Calories

There are no more than two calories per serving of dried Fennel Seeds Tea. It is, therefore, an exceptional accompaniment to a healthy and active lifestyle. But that’s not the only way Fennel Seed Tea benefits your waistline, the facts of which we’ll talk more about later.

Allow us first to show you how to make Fennel Tea with Fennel Seeds so that you can start your day the right way.

How to Make Fennel Tea with Fennel Seeds

1, Use a Tea Infuser or Filter for ease and convenience.

2, Put the kettle on, ready for brewing.

4, Crush Fennel Seeds to release their volatile oils.

5, Fill your Tea accessory and place it in a cup.

6, Pour in freshly boiled water.

7, Allow it to steep for 5 to 10 minutes.

How to Serve: Consider including honey or lemon. Alternatively, serve without additions.

Tasting Notes: Imparts a distinct aniseed-esque flavour with bittersweet undertones.

Fennel Seed Tea Benefits

The time has come to delve deep into Fennel Seeds Tea benefits and side effects. This infusion contains an abundance of vitamins, minerals and other antioxidants, including chlorogenic acid, limonene and quercetin.

These constituents combined can neutralise free radicals in the body. The result is that it reduces the risk of developing numerous chronic conditions. And that’s merely the beginning.

Fennel Seed Tea for Bloating

Fennel Seed Tea’s digestion-aiding capacity is far-reaching. It can help the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal system, which reduces flatulence, stomach cramps and, of course, bloating.

Furthermore, according to 2009 research published in the Journal of BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, its antibacterial properties could be of some support to digestion.

Fennel Seed Tea Acid Reflux

Acid reflux (better known as “heartburn”) is a condition easily recognisable by burning pain in the lower chest area. People experience it when acid in the stomach flows back up into the food pipe (oesophagus).

Fennel Seed Tea’s anti inflammatory properties, however, can provide assistance. This is because of its abundance of anethole, a compound that reduces inflammation.

Fennel Seed Detox Tea

We’ll move on to its ability to be a Fennel Seed Detox Tea, referring to it potentially ridding the body of nasty toxins. Drinking it for such a purpose effectively functions as a liver cleanse.

What’s more, it might ease acne breakouts and improve weight management. However, it’s worth noting that much of the scientific community challenges the notion of Tea having detoxifying qualities.

Is Fennel Tea Good for the Immune System?

The benefits of drinking Fennel Seed Tea extend to the immune system, too, according to preliminary evidence. A study published by BioMed Research International can explain how and why.

It found that the infusion has potent antimicrobial and antiviral properties, which can help ward off minor illnesses like common colds and the flu. What could be better when you’re feeling under the weather?

Fennel Seed Tea Diuretic

Doctors prescribe diuretics, or water pills, to help patients excrete excess fluid, thereby taking the strain off numerous organs. Fennel Benefits could have the same effect, although few studies exist to back the claim.

Nevertheless, should you be at risk of high blood pressure, heart failure, swollen tissues or kidney disease, having Fennel Seeds could, at least, be a supportive measure.

Fennel Seed Tea for Weight Loss

We return to its positive influence on your waistline. You already know that it is a low-calorie choice. You also understand that it might serve as a Detox Tea. Additionally, it acts as a Fennel Seed Tea appetite suppressant.

And if that wasn’t enough, anecdotal evidence alludes to it boosting the metabolism of fat cells, enabling the body to burn fat quicker and more efficiently.

Fennel Seed Tea Side Effects

Fennel Seeds Tea health benefits are, unfortunately, but one side of the coin. You should be aware of the rare possibility of it causing side effects. Among reported complications are nausea and vomiting, hives, rashes, chest pain, and itchy or swollen skin.

Should you experience any of these issues, The Kent and Sussex Tea and Coffee Company would urge you to seek medical consultation.

Fennel Seed Tea and Pregnancy

Experts often advise that pregnant women err on the side of caution with Herbal Tea. While some varieties such as Peppermint and Camomile can be consumed in moderation, others, including Sage and Vervain Tea, could cause severe issues.

Unfortunately, Fennel Seed Tea finds itself in the latter camp, so it is best to avoid it when pregnant. The same rules apply to Fennel Seed Tea while breastfeeding.