Name: The Proper Fennel Cup (Tropical Sun)
Total time: 5 min
Yield: Makes 1 mug
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 tea bag of Tropical Sun Fennel; 250ml freshly boiled water (100C); Honey, optional, to taste; A slice of lemon, optional

Fennel makes one of the easiest herbal cups there is: naturally sweet, gently aniseed and caffeine free. There is no milk and no fuss, just hot water and a few minutes to let the seed flavour open out. Good at any time of day.

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⏱ 5 min 🍽 Makes 1 mug 📊 Easy 📚 Fennel, Licorice & Verveine Recipes

You'll need

1 tea bag of Tropical Sun Fennel
250ml freshly boiled water (100C)
Honey, optional, to taste
A slice of lemon, optional

Method

Pop the fennel bag in your favourite mug.
Pour over the freshly boiled water and leave to steep for 4 to 5 minutes.
Lift out the bag without squeezing it, which keeps the cup sweet rather than sharp.
Taste, and add a little honey or a slice of lemon if you like.
Sip warm and enjoy the gentle aniseed.
For a stronger fennel note, press the bag once against the side of the mug before lifting; the aniseed character can handle it.

What you'll end up with: A soft, caffeine free cup with the sweet, mellow aniseed of fennel.

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Tropical Sun Fennel, 20 Tea Bags 30g£3.00