H-TR-031
Anise Seed
Seed tisane, from Aegean, Turkey.
Herbal tisanes
Anise Seed is strongest on spicy, sweetness and smoothness. Typical tasting words: anise, liquorice, cooling menthol. Cultivated since antiquity across the Eastern Mediterranean and Egypt, prized for its culinary and carminative properties. Commonly infused after meals throughout the Mediterranean and Middle East as a soothing digestive beverage.
Also known as Aniseed and Pimpinella anisum.
The profile
Taste, 0 to 5
Flavour families, 0 to 5
Facts
- Origin
- Aegean, Turkey
- Plant
- Pimpinella anisum seeds
- Harvest
- Late summer to early autumn
- Elevation
- low
- Oxidation
- to %
- Roast
- unroasted
- Leaf
- dried fruit or root
- Price band
- budget
- Availability
- common
- Ageing
- a little
- Forgiving to brew
- 5 of 5
- L-theanine
- none
Made by: harvesting, then threshing, then drying, then cleaning.
Caffeine
Anise Seed is caffeine-free. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Low enough to suit the evening for most people. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.
How to brew it
| Method | Leaf | Water | Steeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western, 250 ml | 3 g | 95 to 100 °C | 6 min, 8 min |
| Cold brew, 250 ml | 3 g | Fridge | 8 to 12 hours |
Up to 2 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- afternoon
- evening
- night
- after_dinner
- after_meal
- bedtime
- relaxing
Pairs with pastry and sweets. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: no. Good for beginners: yes.
Tasting words explained
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