Fennel tea

Ideal for sipping after a meal, fennel helps soothe upset tummies and prevent fermentation in digestion. Its diuretic effects also help to flush out impurities. It has anti-inflammatory and carminative properties, as well as a sweet, liquorice flavour.

Serves 1

l tsp dried fennel seeds

250ml (l cup) boiling water boiling water.

1 Put the fennel seeds into a tea pot or cup with the boiling water. Make sure you do not boil the seeds as this destroys most of the nutrients.

2 Cover, allow to steep for up to 10 minutes and enjoy.