Ginger Licorice Tea

When it gets cold outside and our throats begin to get a bit scratchy, I put up a pot of ginger licorice tea. Sweet and spicy, the boys love it on a cold day. The last time they went up skiing, they asked me to put some in a thermos for them.

Ginger Licorice Teaprint friendly recipe
2 quarts water
¼ cup licorice root
1 finger's length fresh ginger, sliced

Fill a pot with 2 quarts of water
Add the licorice root and fresh ginger
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes
Serve piping hot in mugs

Serves 8

According to The Way of Herbs, by Michael Tierra, ginger is of great benefit to the stomach and may be taken alone or with other herbs to enhance its effectiveness. Licorice is good for adrenal insufficiency (although large doses will exacerbate high blood pressure) and is very soothing for lungs and digestion. We use it in our house to soothe a cold or sore throat. Or to calm down an upset tummy.

Posted on February 6, 2007 in beverages by Elana
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Emily says:

October 26, 2009 at 12:23 pm

I have some of this boiling on the stovetop right now!! mmm smells nummy :)

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