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Spices & Fruits
Fennel
The Sweet Seed
The Heritage & Harvest
Cultivated for centuries as a culinary spice and botanical ingredient, fennel is celebrated for its naturally sweet aroma. Whole seeds are gently dried to preserve their essential oils and clean anise-like character.
What Makes It Special
Fennel seeds naturally contain anethole and flavonoids. Keeping the seeds whole protects their fragrance until brewing.
The Cup
A clear golden infusion with a sweet herbal bouquet, delicate anise-like notes and a smooth finish.
Botanical & Ayurvedic Profile
- Botanical Name
- Foeniculum vulgare
- Rasa (Taste)
- Madhura (Sweet), Katu (Pungent)
- Key Phytoconstituents
- Anethole, flavonoids
- Used Part
- Seeds
- Dosha Reference
- Traditionally considered balancing for Vata and Pitta
Brewing Ritual
- Measure
1-2 teaspoons, lightly crushed per 240 ml (8 oz) cup
- Temperature
95°C (203°F)
- Steep Time
5-7 minutes, covered
- Strain & Savor
Enjoy after meals or combine with warming spices.
