Cumin Tea Recipe (Cumin Water, Jeera Water)

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This herbal Cumin Tea (also known as Cumin Water or Jeera Water) is a refreshing drink that will lift your spirits after a hectic day. Make it using my easy recipe.

Herbal teas are my favorite for sipping during the day. Here are some of my favorite recipes you must try too: Hibiscus Tea, Apple Cinnamon Tea, Turmeric Ginger Tea, Saffron Tea, Lemon Tea, and Sumac Tea.

Cumin tea served in a cup.

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I love to sip warm beverages throughout the day. My morning starts with a large cup of Tulsi green tea, and then during the day, I experiment with different herbal teas and tisanes.

My mom asked me to try this cumin tea (jeera water) sometime back. It was quite a comforting drink, and I could feel my stomach doing a happy dance. Since then, I have been making it very regularly. You must try it too.

Cumin Seeds Tea (Jeera Water) is a herbal beverage made using cumin seeds, water, and a sweetener of your choice. It has warm and earthy flavors that anyone will love.

This flavorful and aromatic tea is actually a tisane and has been enjoyed for centuries in various cultures.

This cumin tea recipe is easy to make and can be customized with various spices and sweeteners to suit your taste preferences.

Ingredients

  • Cumin Seeds – To make this recipe, you will need whole cumin seeds. You can easily find them at any grocery store or online.
  • Others – You will also need water and a sweetener of your choice. Honey, maple syrup, or sugar are some preferred sweeteners.

How To Make Cumin Tea

Step 1: Add 2 cups of water to a saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.

Water boiling in a pan.

Step 2: Once the water has come to a boil, reduce the heat to low. Add 1 tablespoon of cumin seeds to the pan and stir well.

Cumin seeds added to boiling water.

Step 3: Let the mixture simmer for 5-10 minutes. Now strain the mixture into serving cups using a tea strainer.

Tea strained in serving cup.

Step 4: Add sweetener to taste and mix well.

Adding honey to the tea.

Step 5: Serve hot.

Ready cumin tea.

Cumin Seed Tea FAQs

What else can be added to this cumin seed tea recipe?

Add ground ginger, cardamom, or a pinch of ground cinnamon to this recipe. These flavors will complement the earthy taste of cumin and add depth to your tea.

Can cumin seed tea be made with ground cumin instead of whole cumin seeds?

No, ground cumin is not recommended for cumin seed tea, as it can make the tea gritty and unpleasant to drink.

Can jeera water be consumed cold?

Yes, sure. Brew the tea and let it cool slightly. Then, pour it over ice in a glass and serve chilled.

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A clear glass cup filled with golden brown cumin tea sits on a metal saucer, placed on a piece of burlap fabric atop a dark textured surface.
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Cumin Tea Recipe (Cumin Water, Jeera water)

This herbal Cumin Tea (also known as Cumin Water or Jeera Water) is a refreshing drink that will lift your spirits after a hectic day. Make it using my easy recipe.
Cook: 7 minutes
Total: 7 minutes
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • sweetener (as per taste)
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Instructions 

  • Add water to a saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Once the water has come to a boil, reduce the heat to low.
  • Add cumin seeds to the pot and stir well.
  • Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Strain the mixture into serving cups using a tea strainer and add sweetener to taste. Serve hot.

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Notes

To serve it chilled, brew the cumin tea and let it cool down slightly. Then, pour it over a glass filled with ice. Serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 11kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 0.04g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Sodium: 17mg, Potassium: 54mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 0.1g, Vitamin A: 38IU, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 2mg
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