Ingredients
- 1 cup
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon
- Few slivers of blanched almonds1 unitoptional
Method
1
Measure out 1 cup of water and pour into a small saucepan or teapot.
2
Add the aniseed and cinnamon to the water, stirring gently to combine the spices evenly.
1 minutes
3
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and allow it to simmer.
15 minutes
4
Strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve into a cup or small pitcher, discarding the spent spices.
2 minutes
5
Stir in the lemon juice and honey while the tea is still warm, mixing until the honey dissolves completely.
2 minutes
6
Pour the tea into serving cups and garnish each portion with a few slivers of blanched almonds if desired.
7
Serve the tea warm and encourage guests to enjoy it fresh.