Iced licorice tea
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Total Time
10 min
Prep
10 min
Serves
1
Difficulty
Easy
For licorice lovers, this iced tea is a refreshing beverage to have on hand. It has a naturally sweet, fruity flavor, that pairs beautifully with citrus and mint in this recipe. Actual licorice plants are native to Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, but licorice flavors are often derived from fennel and star anise, among others. Crushing the mint releases oils from the leaves, allowing the flavor of the mint to infuse the tea. For a milder licorice flavor, you can steep your tea for just 5 minutes. Or, for a stronger licorice flavor, steep it for longer, 15 to 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Fresh mint leaves
3 sprig(s), (plus extra for garnish)
Orange zest
3 peel(s), 3 inches long each
Water
¾ cup(s), boiling
Tea bag
2 item(s), licorice spice-variety
Orange
⅛ small, sliced (for garnish)