Licorice Root Tea
A soothing herbal tea made with licorice root, perfect for easing sore throats and digestion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Herbal
- Diet: Caffeine-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon dried licorice root, chopped or shredded
- 2 cups fresh, cold water
- Optional add-ins: Fresh ginger, lemon, cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Plop the licorice root straight into a small pot.
- Add your water.
- Bring it to a boil, then let it simmer gently for about 10–14 minutes.
- Strain out the root bits.
- Pour, sip, and enjoy your comforting tea.
Notes
Can be sweetened, but optional. For extra flavor, add ginger or other herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: licorice root, herbal tea, soothing tea, homemade tea, health benefits