For: Nitra Star Anise (Thakkolam)
Spiced Star Anise Fruit Tea
- Vegan
- Continental
- 15 min
- Serves 4
A fragrant, lightly sweet fruit tea infused with star anise and cinnamon — warming on a cold day.
04 · Spices & Masalas
Method
- 1
Simmer the spices
Bring the water to a simmer with the star anise and cinnamon stick, and let it infuse for 8 minutes.
- 2
Add the fruit
Add the chopped fruit and steep a further 10 minutes.
- 3
Sweeten
Stir in the honey to taste.
- 4
Strain
Strain out the spices and fruit.
- 5
Serve
Pour into mugs and serve warm.
Nitra tip
Star anise is quite intense — two pods is plenty for a full pot of tea for four.
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