[Babybird]

Relaxing tea​

​

The Benefits of Drinking Tea with Anise​

Have you been searching for a tasty loose-leaf tea that is not only calming but packed with unique benefits? We have the perfect blend for you! In this article, you will be introduced to our popular blend, the Calming Retreat Tea, and its special ingredient: anise.

What is anise?​

Anise is a natural botanical that is native to the Eastern Mediterranean Region and Southwest Asia. It is a flavoring agent that is known for its distinct licorice flavor, which also manages to feature a natural sweetness.
Anise is an herb that grows from white flowers on long green stems, that are decorated with white, feathery pieces. The seed is harvested from the flower, which is hung upside down to dry. Once the seeds have fallen from the flower, they can be ground up, kept as seeds, or turned into oil, depending on how they will be utilized.
In its different forms, Anise is used in countless products, including:

• Alcohols
• Dairy products
• Gelatin
• Meat
• Candy
• Breath fresheners
• Baking
• Fillings

You’ve probably consumed anise without even knowing it!

​

Benefits of Anise​

Anise has been traditionally used for healing and as conventional medicine for centuries.
According to a recent study by Wenli Sun called “Anise, a Dominant Spice and Traditional Medicinal Herb for Both Food and Medicinal Purposes”, anise has the following benefits:

• Great source of antioxidants
• Antibacterial and antifungal properties
• Anti-inflammatory, gastro-protective, antidiabetic, and anti-viral properties
• The ability to control and regulate blood pressure
• Hormone regulation in females
• Hair benefits
• Skin benefits
• Overall lessening of depression symptoms
• A source of calcium, vitamin A and C, potassium, iron, manganese, magnesium, and zinc.

The benefits are not only spectacular, but they cover a vast number of categories within the holistic wellness spectrum.

​

Introducing the Calming Retreat Tea Blend​

We know what Anise is, and we know that incorporating it into our diet will do good for our bodies. By drinking anise in tea, you can enjoy the sweet and spicy combination while receiving your daily dose of health benefits.
The Calming Retreat Tea is a relaxing, flavourful tea blend of rooibos, nettle, rosehip, raspberry, cardamom, clove, calendula, lavender, safflower, and of course- anise!
If you’ve never tried it before, this is the perfect opportunity to blend something new with familiar flavors like raspberry and lavender.
Referred to as “the perfect symphony of herbs”, this tea is easily brewed by heating water to 200 degrees Fahrenheit (a rolling boil), putting your tea blend in an infuser, and letting the blend brew to the desired flavor