Root · Organic ingredient
Liquorice root
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Fibrous, splintery chips of root in sunny yellow and tan. Its sweetness is astonishing, rich and lingering with a soft anise note, so a small amount sweetens a whole blend with no sugar at all.
Blend with liquorice root →The benefits
Why we love liquorice root
Sweetness from a root
Liquorice root naturally contains glycyrrhizin, which tastes many times sweeter than sugar, so a little sweetens a whole pot.
Rounds out bold herbs
Its lingering, honeyed sweetness smooths the edges of bitter roots, ginger and green herbs.
Naturally caffeine-free
There's no caffeine in liquorice root; its sweetness is best enjoyed in small amounts.
Good to know
Flags: Liquorice, Not pregnancy-friendly.
Contains liquorice root — avoid with high blood pressure, and enjoy in moderation.
Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding without advice from your healthcare professional.
Liquorice grows wild from the Mediterranean to Central Asia, and its botanical name means 'sweet root' in Greek. In Egypt, street sellers still pour chilled erq sous from brass urns during Ramadan, and in Pontefract, Yorkshire, liquorice grown since medieval times was pressed into the famous Pontefract cakes.
Found in these tales
Where liquorice root appears
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- Caffeine
- None
- Good for
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- Tastes
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- Caffeine
- None
- Good for
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