Licorice Mint Iced Tea
A refreshing iced tea made with dried licorice root, peppermint, honey, and cinnamon.
Servings 4 cups
Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- 2 ½ teaspoons licorice root, dried
- 1 stick cinnamon
- ½ cup peppermint, dried
- ½ cup honey (or to taste)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil over high heat. Stir in the licorice and cinnamon; lower to a simmer, partially cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in peppermint, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes.
- Place a large strainer lined with cheesecloth or damp paper towel over another pot or heat-proof bowl. Strain tea.
- Stir in honey until dissolved and let cool completely, about 1 hour. Serve over ice.
Notes
Yields 1 quart.
