I have the seeds too & think they're fantastic! I don't crush them at all. I put them in a strainer (that fits in my mug), pour hot water over them & let them sit for 10 min or so. The best part is after the tea is gone, I can nibble on the seeds to get more benefit. This takes a while to get used to cause the taste is kinda strong but it definitely helps with the bloating. I usually use about 2T per mug Meryl IBS-C