Licorice Tea – Herbal Blend

Brew & Taste

Licorice Tea has a very light infusion but a really strong, pleasant aroma and taste. You can flavor the sweet, peppery drink with a teaspoon of honey.

Origins

Licorice is naturally found in the Mediterranean, but it can also grow in central Europe, where it has been cultivated since about the 16th century. It is often made into candy, but it's also used in tobacco and other industries.

The roots of this herb from the bean family are long and straight. Licorice grows 1-1.5m, blooms with light purple bunches and produces pods after flowering. The important parts are the roots. Growers or folk healers collect them in autumn and then dry them. Chemical analyses have shown that licorice root contains saponins, glycosides, estrogenic substances, coumarins, flavonoids, and other compounds.

In ancient Egypt, they boiled it in milk with sugar, chufa, and pepper. Such a drink was then used as an aphrodisiac. Aniseed is at home, like liquorice, in the Mediterranean. The green-grey fruits with an aromatic scent are harvested from the annual herb in August or September. Dried, they have a variety of uses. In medieval times, it was even believed to help those with plague and improve mood.

Star anise is sometimes called Chinese anise. Despite the similar name to aniseed, the two herbs don't look even remotely similar. However, their effects and taste are almost identical. Star anise is known to have been used in Chinese medicine as far back as 3,000 years ago. It was only introduced to Europe in the 17th century. Star anise contains the rare essential oil anethole.

Caution: Small children, pregnant women and those suffering from high blood pressure should avoid excessive consumption of Licorice Tea.

Tea packaging preview

We pack our teas in a strong, zip-lock aluminum packet which allows you to easily re-seal its contents. This container protects the quality of the tea against humidity, light or foreign odors, all of which could noticeably affect the quality of the brew.