H-TR-032
Liquorice Root
Root tisane, from Anatolia, Turkey.
Herbal tisanes
Liquorice Root is strongest on sweetness, finish length and smoothness. Typical tasting words: liquorice, anise, dry wood. A traditional botanical staple across Eurasia and North Africa, renowned for millennia for its glycyrrhizin-derived sweetness. Frequently enjoyed in herbal blends or as a standalone decoction to soothe the throat and palate.
Also known as Licorice root and Glycyrrhiza glabra.
The profile
Taste, 0 to 5
Flavour families, 0 to 5
Facts
- Origin
- Anatolia, Turkey
- Plant
- Glycyrrhiza glabra roots
- Harvest
- Autumn
- Elevation
- low
- Oxidation
- to %
- Roast
- unroasted
- Leaf
- cut
- Price band
- affordable
- Availability
- common
- Ageing
- worthwhile
- Forgiving to brew
- 5 of 5
- L-theanine
- none
Made by: harvesting, then washing, then cutting, then drying.
Caffeine
Liquorice Root is caffeine-free. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Low enough to suit the evening for most people. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.
How to brew it
| Method | Leaf | Water | Steeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western, 250 ml | 2.5 g | 95 to 100 °C | 7 min, 10 min |
| Cold brew, 250 ml | 2.5 g | Fridge | 8 to 16 hours |
Up to 2 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- afternoon
- evening
- after_dinner
- after_meal
- relaxing
- cold_weather
Pairs with pastry. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: no. Good for beginners: yes.
Tasting words explained
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