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Star Anise ~ Attributed Medicinal Properties

 

Like anise, Star Anise has carminative, stomachic, stimulant and diuretic

properties. In the East, it is used to combat colic and rheumatism. It is a

common flavouring for medicinal teas, cough mixtures and pastilles.

 

(encyclopediaofspices)

 

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~ Cinnamon-Star Anise Green Tea ~

Ingredients:

* 2 tablespoons (8 grams) medium-size loose-leaf green tea or 4 green tea bags

* one 5-inch cinnamon stick, broken into pieces

* 8 whole star anise or 1 1/2 tablespoons broken star anise pieces

* 4 cups boiling water

 

Preparation:

Serves 2 to 4

 

1. Put the tea leaves or tea bags into a pre-warmed teapot and set aside.

2. Put the cinnamon stick and star anise into a 4-cup heatproof measuring cup

and add the boiling water. Stir to mix, then infuse for 2 minutes.

3. Quickly pour the infusion into the teapot, straining carefully to keep the

cinnamon and star anise from going into the teapot. Steep the tea in the spice

infusion for 2 minutes.

4. Strain the brewed tea into teacups and serve immediately.__

 

 

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