The Many Benefits of Dill (Antheum Graveolens) Tea Review

This is my first tea review from the Toronto Total Health Show 2009.  It’s also my last post from Toronto, as I will be flying in a few hours to go to San Francisco then Las Vegas!  I can’t wait but I’m also in denial that I’m leaving for 16 days!  When I come back, I will be reviewing all the tea that I was sent before I left for the show.

The dill I am reviewing today is from Black River Gatehouse. Their site will be up next week, so stay tuned.  You can find Linda, the owner, Saturdays at the St. Lawrence Market North in Toronto.

It’s funny to review dill as a tea because people normally associate dill with cooking or pickles!  On the package Linda gave me, it said that dill is a:

Spicy warming herb affecting the stomach, spleen and liver.  Used as tea for children’s colicky stomach aches; also useful for adults for insomnia caused by stomach aches.

I steeped about a tablespoon and a half.  Dill is actually a perennial herb originating from Eastern Europe.  You can see from the image that it is the thick stalk that I am steeping for tea and some of the thin willowy leaves.

When I steeped the tea, I noticed a bit of oil on the surface.  Dill oil can actually be extracted from the plant.  The nose is fresh and quite frankly, reminded me of pickles and salmon!  Not necessarily a bad thing, but when you already have that association embedded into your mind, it’s hard to shake off.

The liquor turned ever so slightly into a shade of pale yellow.  On first sip I was pleasantly surprised, as the tea was very sweet.  The tea itself is very refreshing and light.  I really like it.  After a while of sipping it though, the roof of my mouth became a little numb.  I wonder why that is.

I highly doubt anyone would drink this as a regularly daily tea, unless you are some sort of pickle fanatic, but for what it does it is a great tool.  If you have stomach problems or gas, this is the herb for you.

Don’t forget to sign up for our site to get all our latest tea reviews and other goodies straight to your mailbox! Click Here!

Related posts:

1. Toronto Total Health Show 2009 Tea Review
2. Aviva Ginger Peach Yerba Mate Tea Review and The Health Benefits of Yerba Mate
3. The Health Benefits of Calendula (Calendula officinalis) or Pot Marigold Tea
4. Celestial Seasonings – Sleepytime Throat Tamer Tea Review
5. The Health Benefits of Echinacea (Echinacea species) Tea