Sweet liquorice root tea is cut more coarsely to give extra sweetness when brewed. You can enjoy it as a standalone herbal tea or incorporate it to enhance the sweetness of a tea or herbal blend.
Sweet Liquorice Root Tea (2mm - 8mm) - Loose
| Naturally sweet with lovely anise-like character. | |
| Top Quality Liquorice Root - Coarse Cut. | |
| South Africa. | |
| 6-8 Mins 1/Cup 100°C |
Tea Facts
- Ingredients: Liquorice Root - Coarse Cut
- Leaves: 1st Grade.
- Latin/ Botanical Names: Glycyrrhiza glabra.
- Grown: Cederberg, South Africa.
- Aroma: Sweet anise.
- Infused Colour: Yellowish green.
- Caffeine: None
- Harmonisation Codes: All weights: 12119000
Serving Guide
- Tea Menu: Popular herbal tea & blending ingredient.
- Per 250ml Cup: 1 teaspoon
- 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 honey or lemon to suit taste preferences. We don't recommend adding milk.
Health Benefits
- Hormone Balance: Liquorice root contains a compound that can help the body manage stress and balance fluids. However, caution is required to avoid having too much. (1)
- Inflammation: Liquorice root can help calm down inflammation and may assist in healing stomach ulcers and mouth sores. (2)
- Immune Support: Liquorice root may help boost the body's defence system and fight off viruses. (3)
- (1) Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice): A Comprehensive Review on Its Phytochemistry, Biological Activities, Clinical Evidence and Toxicology.
- (2) The anti-inflammatory activity of licorice, a widely used Chinese herb.
- (3) Revisiting liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra L.) as anti-inflammatory, antivirals and immunomodulators: Potential pharmacological applications with mechanistic insight.
