Peppermint & Liquorice Tea is a wonderful blend that balances the sweetness of liquorice with the fresh, minty flavour of peppermint leaves. A caffeine-free herbal tea that's full of health benefits too.
Peppermint & Liquorice Tea - Loose Leaf
| A wonderful balanced taste of sweet liquorice & mint. | |
| Liquorice Pieces, Peppermint Leaves. | |
| South Africa, USA. | |
| 6-8 Mins 1/Cup 100°C |
Tea Facts
- Ingredients: Liquorice Pieces, Peppermint Leaves.
- Leaves: Liquorice: Grade A, sun dried. Peppermint: Premium whole leaf, 2nd cut & sifted Field-grown, sun-dried.
- Latin/ Botanical Names: Glycyrrhiza glabra, Mentha piperita.
- Grown: Cederberg, South Africa, Washington State, USA.
- Aroma: Hints of aniseed with mint.
- Infused Colour: Light and yellowish.
- Caffeine: None
- Harmonisation Codes: All weights: 21069000
Serving Guide
- Tea Menu: Very Popular
- Per 250ml Cup: 1 teaspoon (approx. 1.2g)
- Water: Use freshly filtered, boiling water. Pour over leaves.
- Brewing Time: 6 – 8 minutes; we prefer 8 minutes for full flavour.
- Milk & Sugar: Add sugar or sweetener to taste if required. We don't recommend adding milk.
Health Benefits
- Protection: Liquorice has broad-spectrum antimicrobial effects, which can be helpful when treating throat infections. (1)
- Pain: Peppermint has been reported to offer pain-relieving effects for those experiencing menstrual pain.(2)
- Digestion: Both Liquorice and Peppermint are reported to help support the digestive system. Peppermint can help relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, while the flavonoids contained in Liquorice aid the gut microbiome, promote healing and offer protection against gut infections. (3)
- Mind: Peppermint scent is reported to enhance memory and increase alertness.(4)
- (1) Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice): A Comprehensive Review on Its Phytochemistry, Biological Activities, Clinical Evidence and Toxicology.
- (2) The Effect Of Peppermint Tea On The Severity Of Dysmenorrhea.
- (3) Chapter 24 - Gut health benefits of licorice and its flavonoids as dietary supplements.
- (4) Modulation of cognitive performance and mood by aromas of peppermint and ylang-ylang.
