Make licorice root tea at home to enjoy a sweet-flavored, hot beverage with potential health benefits. The root of the licorice plant used for tea preparation is either peeled or unpeeled and comes chopped in small pieces. It's a naturally caffeine-free, herbal tea with a subtle licorice flavor. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, drinking licorice root tea may relieve indigestion, cough, colds and respiratory issues.
Step 1
Boil enough water to make your desired amount of tea.
Step 2
Measure about 1 tablespoon of licorice root per cup of tea you would like to make.
Step 3
Place measured licorice root into tea infuser, tea pot or french press. If using a tea infuser, place it into your mug after you have filled it.
Step 4
Pour appropriate amount of boiling water into mug, tea pot or press.
Step 5
Place lid on tea pot or press.
Step 6
Let sit, or steep, for 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 7
Remove tea infuser from mug, or leave in mug for a stronger flavor. If using a tea pot, pour tea through a strainer into your mug. If using a french press, depress strainer and pour tea into mug.
