My first observation about Pukka Detox is that it tastes better than Yogi Detox. Of course, they contain completely different ingredients. But that is in part why I am surprised. The number one and number two ingredients are anise seed and fennel seed, so I was predicting that I would not like this blend. Nonetheless, I was willing to give it a try!
What I find is that Pukka Detox does not smack overwhelmingly of fennel seed, which sometimes seems quite harsh to me. It’s fine in sausage (though I no longer eat mammals…), but as a major component in an infusion I usually find it to be too much. One recent example was Zhena’s Gypsy Tea Egyptian Chamomile, which has a huge fennel component nearly wiping out the chamomile.
Here the fennel blends in with the licorice and the cardamom somehow. Not sure how celery seed is contributing in a positive way, but I am happy to report that I do not taste it at all.
A solid functional tisane. I’ll probably reach for this more as a digestive than as a detox, but it’s nice to know that it does that, too!
(Blazing New Rating #6)
Flavors: Anise, Fennel, Licorice
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I do not like fennel in sausages. I’m just not used to this spice in meat
It’s an acquired taste, for sure, boychik! I rather like it, but I agree that it can seem out of place. How do you feel about nutmeg on spinach? I love it, but a friend of mine recently revealed that he thinks that it sounds like an unappealing combination.
I love candied fennel at Indian restaurants, it really does help with digestion and that overly full feeling after an 8 course meal.
never tried nutmeg on spinach. I love fennel but not with meat. i love it in herbal tea. i think its cultural. we dont add any spices to meat other than salt, pepper, paprika. nutmeg is for cookies for me;)
but i forgot, we use a lot of dill in salads and potatoes, soups. i think dill and fennel are related
nutmeg in creamed spinach is delicious (that’s the only way i’ve ever had it tho). nutmeg with spinach seems strange in theory but works so well!
I do not like fennel in sausages. I’m just not used to this spice in meat
It’s an acquired taste, for sure, boychik! I rather like it, but I agree that it can seem out of place. How do you feel about nutmeg on spinach? I love it, but a friend of mine recently revealed that he thinks that it sounds like an unappealing combination.
I love candied fennel at Indian restaurants, it really does help with digestion and that overly full feeling after an 8 course meal.
never tried nutmeg on spinach. I love fennel but not with meat. i love it in herbal tea. i think its cultural. we dont add any spices to meat other than salt, pepper, paprika. nutmeg is for cookies for me;)
but i forgot, we use a lot of dill in salads and potatoes, soups. i think dill and fennel are related
nutmeg in creamed spinach is delicious (that’s the only way i’ve ever had it tho). nutmeg with spinach seems strange in theory but works so well!