Maple Spiced Green Iced Tea

6 tbs loose green tea
1 tsp powdered anise seed
1/4 cup real maple syrup
6 cups water

Heat water to just before boiling, and steep tea for 3-4 minutes. Strain out tea leaves, and stir in anise and maple syrup. Continue stirring until syrup dissolves completely. Let cool, and then chill in the refrigerator. Serve over ice. Serves 6.