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Licorice Root Iced Tea

Dried licorice root steeped into a naturally sweet, anise-scented herbal tea — no sugar needed. Licorice root is one of the sweetest substances in nature, and its flavour is more complex and less sharp than anise or star anise. Caffeine-free and deeply soothing.

15 min
Easy
Serves 4
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Licorice Root Iced Tea

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place the dried licorice root in a heatproof pitcher. Pour the boiling water over and steep for 10 minutes — licorice root needs longer than most herbs to fully release its sweetness.

  2. 2

    Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a clean pitcher. Stir in the lemon juice.

  3. 3

    Taste before adding any sweetener — licorice root is naturally very sweet and almost certainly needs none.

  4. 4

    Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold. Serve over ice with a lemon slice and mint sprig.

Pro tip

Licorice root is 50 times sweeter than sugar by weight, so a little goes a long way. The flavour is sweet and anise-like but rounder and more complex than star anise or fennel. It pairs beautifully with mint, chamomile, or ginger. People who dislike the sharp flavour of anise candy often find licorice root tea much more approachable. Avoid drinking large amounts daily — licorice root is potent and should be enjoyed in moderation.

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