Fennel ginger tea is a warm, comforting cup to sip after a big meal. Lightly crushed fennel seeds and fresh ginger simmer together, then finish with a squeeze of lemon.
Fennel is gently sweet with a soft licorice note, while ginger adds a warming spice. It is naturally caffeine free and takes about ten minutes from start to finish.
Why you'll love this Fennel Ginger Tea for Digestion
Ready in about 10 minutes
Naturally caffeine free
Lightly sweet without much honey
Perfect after dinner
Fennel and ginger for digestion
Fennel seeds and ginger have long been used in traditional kitchens to settle the stomach after meals. Many people simply find a warm cup soothing.
This is a comforting drink, not a medical treatment. If you have ongoing digestive symptoms, speak with your doctor.
Ingredients for Fennel Ginger Tea for Digestion
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, lightly crushed
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey, optional
Full steps are in the recipe card below.
How to make Fennel Ginger Tea for Digestion
- 1
Crush
Lightly crush the fennel seeds with a mortar and pestle or the back of a spoon.
- 2
Slice
Thinly slice the ginger. Peeling is optional.
- 3
Simmer
Bring the water to a gentle boil, add the fennel and ginger, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
- 4
Steep
Remove from the heat, cover and steep for 2 to 3 minutes.
- 5
Serve
Strain into mugs, add lemon juice and honey if you like, and serve warm.
Tips for the best Fennel Ginger Tea for Digestion
- Taste before adding honey since fennel is already sweet.
- Use filtered water for the cleanest flavor.
- Sip slowly after a meal.
Easy variations
Mint
Add fresh mint in the last minutes of steeping.
Cinnamon
Simmer with a small cinnamon stick.
Iced
Chill and serve over ice with lemon.
Fennel only
Skip the ginger for a gentle fennel tea.
How to store Fennel Ginger Tea for Digestion
- Strain, cool and refrigerate in a glass jar for 24 to 48 hours.
- Add lemon to each serving rather than the whole batch.
A quick health note: Herbal teas can interact with medications. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a medical condition, check with your healthcare provider before drinking concentrated herbal teas regularly.
Fennel Ginger Tea for Digestion
A soothing fennel ginger tea for digestion with fennel seeds, fresh ginger and lemon. Caffeine free, lightly sweet and ready in 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Equipment: Mortar and pestle or spoon, small saucepan with lid, strainer
Instructions
- CrushLightly crush the fennel seeds with a mortar and pestle or the back of a spoon.
- SliceThinly slice the ginger. Peeling is optional.
- SimmerBring the water to a gentle boil, add the fennel and ginger, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
- SteepRemove from the heat, cover and steep for 2 to 3 minutes.
- ServeStrain into mugs, add lemon juice and honey if you like, and serve warm.
Notes
- Simmer 1 to 2 minutes longer for a stronger tea.
- Do not overdo the ginger or it will hide the fennel.
Yield: 2 servings. Nutrition is an estimate of about 10 calories per serving and will vary with your ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
Does it contain caffeine?
No.
Do I have to boil the seeds?
No, steeping works, but simmering gives more flavor.
Does it help bloating?
Fennel is traditionally used for mild digestive discomfort, but this tea is not a treatment.
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