{"product_id":"anise-seeds-herbal-organic-tea","title":"ANISE SEEDS ORGANIC","description":"Memories of Amsterdam and warm hot buttery toast. Lightly spicy licorice notes abound.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnise, (Latin: \u003cem\u003ePimpinella anisum),\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the older spices in the world still in common use. Western consumption of the licorice-flavored spice dates back at least as far as the days of Ancient Rome. Now as we all know, history has shown that the Romans were generally not known for exercising restraint at meal times. This, as you can well imagine led to an awful lot of indigestion. According to archaeological evidence, ancient Roman cooks employed anise in an effort to end the epidemic of gastrointestinal trauma they had on their hands. After witnessing the tragic results of the infamous, \u003cem\u003eahem\u003c\/em\u003e, orgies of eating and drinking the city was known for, cooks turned to the folklore of the time that indicated anise as an effective antidote for indigestion. One of these cooks developed a small cake made of the spice that could be served after meals. The cake was a success and hastened the end of the dietary justice being meted out on overeaters by their own stomachs. While the end of the Roman Empire was also not far behind, the popularity of the spice grew over the ensuing centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd why not? Aside from its dietary benefits, anise is a delicious addition to recipes of all varieties in many cultures. Appetizers, mains, desert and yes, even beverages can be flavored with the spice. Depending on the quantity used, the result is either a subtle layer or dazzling panoply of black licorice intertwined with notes of fresh pepper, faint touches of cinnamon and delicate hints of sweetness. We recommend experimenting by blending our organic anise seeds with your teas to create custom spicy blends your customers will fall in love with. A warning though, it's delicious. They may be tempted to overindulge Roman style!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egypt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nile Delta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Grade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e below 500 ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional, Sun dried\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury organic anise seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Memories of Amsterdam and warm hot buttery toast. Lightly spicy licorice notes abound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright clear with sunshine highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 teaspoon of tea for each cup into a teapot. Fill with boiled water. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer it steeps the stronger the tea).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(to make 1 liter\/quart): Place 6 teaspoons of tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1\/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the leaves. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. [A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to double the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1223917429,"sku":"107-100","price":10.34,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1223917433,"sku":"107-250","price":20.1,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1223917437,"sku":"107-500","price":30.44,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1223917441,"sku":"107-1000","price":57.43,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/107.jpeg?v=1442449462","url":"https:\/\/coasttocoasttea.ca\/products\/anise-seeds-herbal-organic-tea","provider":"Coast To Coast Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}