Brewing Sweet Fennel + Mint

Fennel seeds, also known as saunf in India, have long been a staple at the end of Indian meals — and for good reason. This flavorful, aromatic spice is a natural digestive that supports gut health, freshens breath, and promotes overall wellness. Long before modern antacids existed, our grandparents relied on fennel seeds to aid digestion and soothe the stomach.

At Alaya Tea, our organic fennel seeds are grown on farms that follow regenerative agricultural practices, focusing on soil health and long-term environmental impact. Harvested from delicate, feathery fennel flowers, our saunf is naturally sweet, pesticide-free, and packed with digestive benefits.

Whether you chew it after meals, brew it as a calming tea, or use it in your recipes, Alaya's premium fennel seeds bring you the authentic taste and healing power of this ancient Indian tradition.

We’ve elevated that experience by blending it with our mint, another great digestive, for Sweet Fennel + Mint, a caffeine-free blend that can be had at the end of a meal, or simply throughout the day.

Since the fennel seeds can take a bit longer to impart their flavor, brew this one a bit longer, either in a teapot or over the stove. We also recommend bringing the water to a boil first, and then adding in the blend with the flame reduced. 

If you steep this overnight in room temperature water, you’ll be left with a delicate tea that can be sipped on throughout the day. Fennel is considered a cooling spice and helps our bodies cool down as well. So enjoy it in the summer months, with a few cubes of ice.

SWEET FENNEL + MINT BREW GUIDE

METHOD: Teapot
QUANTITY: 1 heaped teaspoon
CUPS: 3 cups
BREW TIME: 5 minutes
CAFFEINE QUOTIENT: None

STEPS:

1) Heat 3 cups of filtered water to approximately 175 degrees Farenheit (below boiling temperature)

2) Add 1 teaspoon of Sweet Fennel and Mint blend (approximately 2.5 grams) into teapot. Pour hot water into teapot.

3) Steep for 5 minutes (longer if you like your herbal tea extra strong), then remove strainer if teapot has one, or use hand held strainer to pour tea into your cup.

4) For iced version: place in fridge for 2-3 hours to chill tea.

Purchase Sweet Fennel + Mint blend here.