Apart from being lovely to look at (the cut flowers enhance any arrangement), anise hyssop is an edible flower, and the flowers have a very sweet licorice-like flavor that can be used in baked goods and salads. It also makes a delicious tea that is said to benefit digestion. Give this simple anise hyssop tea recipe a try.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Steep Time5 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: European, Middle Eastern
Keyword: anise hyssop, anise hyssop tea
Servings: 0
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Ingredients
2-3tbspanise hyssopfresh bruised leaves
2cupswaterboiled
1tspraw honeyoptional
Instructions
Chop up 2-3 tablespoons of bruised fresh leaves.
Boil 2 cups of water and remove from heat. Add anise hyssop leave and allow to steep for 5 minutes or so
Strain and add honey, if desired. Serve hot or iced.