Licorice Root Tea

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 2 people

Calories 15 kcal

Equipment

1 Saucepan or pot

Ingredients

1 tsp dried licorice root or a small piece of fresh licorice root, thinly sliced
2 cups Water
A slice of lemon or a few fresh mint leaves for added flavor optional
Honey or another sweetener, to taste optional

Instructions

If using fresh licorice root, clean it thoroughly and slice it thinly. Dried licorice root is typically pre-sliced or in small chunks.
In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a rolling boil.
Add the licorice root to the boiling water. Reduce the heat to a simmer.
Let the licorice root simmer in the water for about 8-10 minutes. The longer you simmer, the stronger the flavor will be.
Remove the pan from heat. Strain the tea into cups, removing the licorice root pieces.
Add a slice of lemon or a few fresh mint leaves to each cup for extra flavor. Sweeten with honey or your preferred sweetener if desired.
Sip your licorice root tea and enjoy its sweet, slightly earthy flavor.

Notes

Licorice root tea itself is virtually calorie-free. However, if you add sweeteners like honey, this will increase the calorie content. For example:

Without sweeteners: Approximately 0-5 calories per cup.
With 1 teaspoon of honey: Add approximately 20-25 calories per cup.

Licorice root tea is naturally sweet, so you may find that you don't need additional sweeteners. As a note, licorice root has a very distinct taste and can be quite potent, so adjust the amount used according to your preference. Also, if you have hypertension or certain other health conditions, it's a good idea to consult with a healthcare provider before consuming licorice root tea regularly.

Keyword Licorice Root Tea