Best 3 Anise Tea Shai Ma Yansoon Recipes

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**Kick-start your day with a revitalizing cup of anise tea, known as shai ma'yansoon, savored in the Middle East for centuries.** Indulge in this aromatic tea solo or as a complement to your favorite cookies and pastries. Discover four exquisite recipes to prepare this comforting beverage, each offering unique flavor profiles to tantalize your taste buds. From the classic anise tea to variations infused with cardamom, cinnamon, or orange zest, embark on a culinary journey that unveils the versatility and charm of this timeless tea.

**1. Classic Anise Tea:** Experience the authentic taste of anise tea in its purest form. This simple yet flavorful recipe captures the essence of anise's distinctive licorice-like flavor, delivering a warm and soothing cup of tea.

**2. Cardamom-Anise Tea:** Elevate your tea experience with the addition of aromatic cardamom. This delightful combination creates a harmonious blend of sweet and spicy notes, offering a captivating sip with every taste.

**3. Cinnamon-Anise Tea:** Embrace the warmth and coziness of cinnamon-infused anise tea. This recipe combines the sweet, slightly piquant flavor of cinnamon with anise's subtle licorice notes, resulting in a perfectly balanced and comforting beverage.

**4. Orange-Anise Tea:** Brighten your day with a refreshing twist on anise tea. Infused with zesty orange zest, this recipe delivers a burst of citrusy flavor that complements the licorice undertones of anise, creating a vibrant and invigorating tea.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SHY MI YANSOON - ANISE TEA RECIPE



Shy Mi Yansoon - Anise Tea Recipe image

This recipe for Arabic Refreshing Tea is pronounced She me Yan-soon. The Health Benefits of Rooibos Tea - Red Tea it contains no caffeine. It's shown to aid in health problems such as insomnia, irritability, headaches, nervous tension, and hypertension. Studies also show that this tea relieves anti- spasmodic agents, which can relieve stomach cramping and colic in infants. In South Africa Rooibos has been used to treat allergies such as hay fever, asthma and eczema very effectively. Rooibos contains anti - oxidants which can help slow the aging process and boost the immune system. Rooibos is a great thirst quencher and is an excellent beverage for active people, including children without sugar. This tea contains almost no oxalic acid, making it a good beverage for people prone to kidney stones. Rooibos contains the following minerals: copper, iron and potassium, calcium, fluoride, zinc, manganese, alpha- hydroxy ( for healthy skin ) and magnesium ( for the nervous system ) are also components of this tea.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Beverages

Time 17m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 rooibos tea bags
2 teaspoons anise seeds
4 cups water
chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Add anise seeds to 2 cups boiling water
  • Place 2 tea bags into 2 cups boiling water
  • *Steep both for 12 minutes and strain anise liquid into tea water
  • Each cup - garnish with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2.4, Fat 0.1, Sodium 4.8, Carbohydrate 0.3, Fiber 0.1, Protein 0.1

CINNAMON ANISE TEA



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Tea is very popular in the Middle East. This is one that I've been making for a long time and not only does it taste great it has a mild soothing quality. It's certainly nothing medicinal but a few peaceful mins is a day can't be a bad thing. The cooking time is for steeping.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Beverages

Time 8m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups water
2 teaspoons anise seeds
3 inches cinnamon sticks
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 black tea bags

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients, except tea bags, and bring to a boil.
  • Allow to simmer for three minutes.
  • Strain.
  • Pour liquid into serving cups with one tea bag and allow to steep for three minutes or to desired strength.
  • Serve hot.

ROOIBOS ANISE TEA



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This is one of my original recipe creations. It's especially good for those who already enjoy rooibos but want to give it a little variety. It's best hot but decent chilled. Note: I've listed things in teaspoons because this website won't let me list it in parts, but it's technically in a ratio, so you can make whatever quantity you want.

Provided by Feelah_the_tigress

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 teaspoon rooibos tea bag
1/2 teaspoon anise seed

Steps:

  • Assemble all the ingredients and place in a tea ball. Note: If you don't own a tea ball, then you can put the ingredients directly in the water and then strain out later. Note that food.com has forced me to list the rooibos as "rooibos tea bags" but I used loose leaf tea.
  • Place tea ball in hot water and steep for 10 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose the right anise seeds: Look for whole, plump, and aromatic anise seeds. Avoid seeds that are cracked, discolored, or have a musty odor.
  • Use fresh or dried anise seeds: Both fresh and dried anise seeds can be used to make tea, but fresh seeds have a more intense flavor. If using dried seeds, toast them lightly in a pan before using to enhance their flavor.
  • Steep the tea for the right amount of time: The longer you steep the tea, the stronger the flavor will be. For a mild tea, steep for 5-10 minutes. For a stronger tea, steep for 10-15 minutes.
  • Add honey or sugar to taste: Anise tea has a naturally sweet flavor, but you can add honey or sugar to taste if you prefer a sweeter tea.
  • Enjoy anise tea hot or cold: Anise tea can be enjoyed hot or cold. If you prefer cold tea, let it cool completely before refrigerating it.

Conclusion:

Anise tea is a delicious and refreshing beverage that offers a variety of health benefits. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed hot or cold. Whether you are looking for a soothing tea to relax with or a natural way to improve your health, anise tea is a great choice.

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