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Tea · From Bladwijzer

Anise hyssop tea

Updated on 9 October 2026

• Makes: 1 teapot (± 750 ml)
• Time: 10 min
• From: Anise hyssop

Ingredients

• a handful of fresh anise hyssop leaves and flowers (or 2 tablespoons dried)
• 750 ml water

Method

1. Bring the water to the boil and let it cool briefly.
2. Put the anise hyssop in the teapot and pour over the water.
3. Leave to steep for 5 to 8 minutes and strain.
4. Drink it plain: the tea is naturally sweet. Cooled, it is also lovely as iced tea.

Storing: Drink it fresh; once cooled, a day in the fridge.