This soothing star anise milk tea recipe helps me warm up on a cold winter night. It’s aromatic licorice smell and warm sweet flavor makes me want to grab a second cup each and every time. If you haven’t tried anise milk tea yet, you are gonna love this recipe.

There are many benefits of star anise which I’ll be getting into in a bit but my personal experience with this tea is the effect it has on my digestive tract. Each time I drink this milk tea, I’m in the bathroom within 2 hours. It’s amazing for constipation and flushes out everything so make sure you’re not drinking this before going out.

NOTE: Only use Chine star anise to make your tea because other types can be poisonous. Chinese star anise has up to 8 pods while other types are up to 13 pods.

Soothing Star Anise Milk Tea Recipe

Ingredients for 1 serving | Total time: 10 minutes

• 1 cup of almond milk (unsweetened)
• 2 star anise pods (or 1/2 tsp crushed star anise)
• 1 teaspoon of honey

How To Make Star Anise Milk Tea

Pour the milk into a saucepan and add in the star anise, place it on medium heat until it starts to boil. Lower the heat and let it simmer half covered for 5 minutes. Cut off the heat and mix in the honey. Pour into teacups and enjoy after meals for digestion. 

Star Anise Milk Tea Nutrition Facts

Each serving of this tea has | 95 calories | 2.7g total fat | 0g saturated fat |0mg cholesterol | 141mg sodium | 11g total carbs | 0.2g dietary fiber | 14.6g total sugars | 1.2g protein | 100mcg vitamin D | 7mg calcium | 2% iron | 21mg potassium | These facts are based on a 2000-calorie diet.

Variations & Storage

I don’t recommend storing this tea that’s why I make one cup at a time but it you do decide to drink it later, cover and set it in the fridge and reheat it up before serving. 

I’ve only tried this recipe with a sprinkle of cinnamon which I added immediately before drinking the tea and it tasted amazing. Besides, cinnamon has a ton of health benefits so I definitely recommend you try it as well.

Benefits Of Star Anise Milk Tea

Star Anise – has anti inflammatory and anti microbial properties that helps soothe upset stomach, reduce bloating, gas, and improves digestion. It also relaxes the gastrointestinal muscles and stimulates digestive enzymes making it great for constipation. 

According to Very Well Health, star anise even has anti viral properties. Shikimic acid which is primarily found in Chinese star anise is the main ingredient in the anti-viral drug called Tamiflu. So this means that drinking star anise tea during the flu season can help with flu symptoms as well.

Almond Milk – is low in calories and lactose-free making it great for those with lactose intolerance. It’s also a good source of calcium, vitamin E and D. I also think the flavor is amazing when added to drinks.

Honey – is a great natural remedy for cold, cough, and sore throat. Thanks to it’s anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, antioxidant properties, honey is a healthy alternative to sugar and helps with immune support during the winter.

Who Should Not Drink Star Anise Milk Tea

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or allergic to star anise, do not drink this tea. Young children and infants should not be given this tea and people with hormone sensitive conditions like breast or ovarian cancer should not consume star anise.

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Conclusion

Star anise milk tea is a healthy tea alternative that is great for the digestive and respiratory system. Make sure you try it this winter and let me know what you think in the comments below. You can find me on Pinterest and Facebook for more awesome remedies and wellness tips.