Organic Licorice Root Tea

Whether you love licorice as much as we door dont love it at all licorice can make an excellent tea. Its 50-times sweeter than sugar, but not with the overly sweet taste of many sweeteners today. The tea has a complex, herbal flavor and blends well with other teas, such orange peel, black or green tea, sarsaparilla, mint and other botanicals. Traditionally used to relieve stress, improve the respiratory system, relieve stomach distress and more.For a strong tea add one-fourth cup of licorice root to a medium pot of boiling water. Simmer for at least 10 minutes then drain out the root. OR: Add a teaspoon or two of licorice root to a cup of hot water. Let it sit for around 5 minutes or longer, to taste.