Licorice Root
Organic Caffeine-Free Pure Botanical
Licorice Root
Licorice Root

Licorice root is typically produced in the Middle East where it originates, Southern Europe, parts of Asia, and even western regions of Northeast China. Used as a pairing herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine, licorice root, or Gan cao 甘草, is considered to be neutral in nature and is used in almost two-thirds of classical formulas in herb blending. The component of licorice root that seems to be the active healer is known as glycyrrhizic acid which gives licorice root its sweet taste.

Sweet, earthy, pungent camphor

notes with a smooth mouthfeel

About this tea

Licorice root is typically produced in the Middle East where it originates, Southern Europe, parts of Asia, and even western regions of Northeast China. Used as a pairing herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine, licorice root, or Gan cao 甘草, is considered to be neutral in nature and is used in almost two-thirds of classical formulas in herb blending. The component of licorice root that seems to be the active healer is known as glycyrrhizic acid which gives licorice root its sweet taste.

Origin

Turkey

Caffeine Level

None

Based on a 8oz cup of tea made with suggested steeping method relevant to the tea type. An average cup of coffee contains about 90 – 120 mg / 8oz cup.

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Origin: Licorice Root

Turkey

Middle East

Licorice roots are native to Central Asia and Turkey where the glycerin sweetness levels are the highest. Licorice roots are harvested 4 years after planting in the Autumn at the correct maturity and sweetness level . We select the roots from Turkey and Uzbekistan where the organic soils and local culture have supported the cultivation of licorice for more than 1000 years.

Region Details

Region

Anatolia & Central Asia

Harvest

Autumn season

Lexicon

Glycyrrhiza glabra