A member of the carrotfamily, Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a native of Italy and one of themost ancient of cultivated plants. The Roman colonization of Italyspread the early use of the plant, especially for culinary purposes.Used as a flavoring for salt-water fish, it was also used to whiten,tenderize and deodorize the meat.
The odor of Fennel seed isfragrant and the taste is warm, sweet and aggreeable. Similar in tasteto Dill and Anise, Fennel may be substituted for them in recipes forinteresting effects. The shoots and stalks can also be eaten raw likecelery. In addition to Fennel's culinary uses, it adds a sharp scent topoptpourris, sachets, perfumes and soaps.
For more than 75years, long before it became fashionable, Alvita was championing theprofound health-giving properties of herbal teas. We travel to the farreaches of the globe for the finest herbs, the best growers, the mostprecious sources.
Small wonder that so many consumers trust theAlvita name. Today, it stands for more than 100 different teas,including classic single herb varieties, and our unique Alvita blends.The package you hold in your hand combines ancient herbal wisdom withmodern science, and brings to you all the richness and benefits ofherbal teas. This philosophy is the very reason why you will findsensible, English pillow style tea bags that are oxygen bleached, notchlorine treated. And why you won't find any strings, tags or staples.
Wethank you for choosing out product, but more importantly, we thank youfor the trust you've put in the herbal values that we all share.
Alvita Natural Herb Teas That Are Good For You And The Environment.
Directions:The best way to make a good cup of tea is by the infusion method. Placeone tea bag in a cup and no more than 6 oz. of boiling water. Let steepfor 3 minutes. Press the bag before removing to enhance the flavor. Addhoney to sweeten.
Ingredients: Fennel Seed.
