Liquorice Root: Botanical Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra | Country of Origin: Spain | Plant Part: Root
100% Certified Organic. A very popular herbal tea with an impressive list of health benefits. Liquorice root is one of the most widely used herbs today. Used in traditional herbal medicine to help prevent many common health issues. An astonishing number of Chinese herbal formulas (over 5000) use liquorice root to sweeten teas (contains up to 14% naturally occurring sugars) and ‘harmonize’ contrasting herbs. Native to southeast Europe and southwest Asia.
Caffeine Level: Naturally caffeine free.
Taste: It has an invigorating, naturally sweet, full bodied flavour that you will enjoy. Sweet character with light medicinal notes and anise-like finish. Excellent blended with peppermint or chamomile.
10 HEALTH BENEFITS OF DRINKING LICORICE TEA
Here are 10 of the benefits of licorice tea as reported by herbalists and other natural therapists:
- A mild laxative, licorice tea can relieve constipation.
- Licorice tea has anti-inflammatory properties that may ease the pain of arthritis and other inflammatory diseases.
- It helps protect the stomach lining and is recommended for use for those who use medications that may damage the mucous membrane in the stomach. Ask your health care provider before taking licorice tea with other medications. It can inhibit the effectiveness of some and may cause an adverse reaction
- Licorice is an expectorant and can be of benefit in treating bronchial disorders.
- Studies have shown that licorice helps the liver neutralise toxins and can be beneficial in treating liver disorders such as hepatitis.
- Licorice tea is reported to have anti-spasmodic properties.
- Licorice is often recommended by herbalists as a substitute for St. Johns Wort as a treatment for depression.
- It is reported to significantly ease pre-menstrual tension (PMS).
- Licorice tea is used to treat low blood pressure.
- Licorice is believed to fight the formation of plaque in blood vessels and may help prevent heart disease.
How to enjoy: Add 1 tsp per 200ml of water, brew with boiling water for 3-5 or more minutes.
Kombucha: There are many advantages to using certified organic herbs and tisanes in the finished kombucha tea and fermenting it further with flavours good for your health. A second fermentation period allows the flavours to meld and achieve a deeper and more complex profile, which increases the health benefits.
Kombucha Flavouring: add 1 tablespoon (or blend with other herbs) + 1 tsp sugar to your kombucha tea in a 750ml flip-top bottle or another air-tight container. Leave to ferment for 4-6 days at room temperature. Refrigerate. Enjoy!
General: We recommend you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
Why Choose Certified Organic Loose-leaf Tea?
Shipping: Our Certified Organic Teas & Herbs are delivered in sealed, air-tight pouches. Shipping is capped at $6.95 Australia wide on total order.
Stainless-steel Tea Canister
Each boxed canister holds between 400g – 500g of loose-leaf black or green tea and between 100g - 400g of herbs or tisanes.
The lid of the canister is see-through glass with an airtight rubber seal (see images) and a clip-down steel clasp. You will be provided with 2 attractive labels to stick on the canister. One 'Certified Organic' label and a label with the name and health benefits of the tea printed on it.
Canister Size: 19.5cm [H] x 12.5cm [W].
Stainless-steel Mesh Tea Infuser with Lid
This tea infuser is a high-quality stainless-steel teacup strainer/leaf infuser. It ensures a great brew every time - even with very fine cut tea leaves! So easy to use, simply put into your cup, mug or pot, add tea leaves, pour in hot water and enjoy!
The lid serves as a lid, whilst the tea is brewing, and as a base for standing the infuser in when you remove it from your teacup.
Material: High quality stainless steel with micro holes - perfect for brewing your favourite teas without any of the little bits left in your cup!
Dimensions: Height: 7.5cm, Width including arms: 10cm
Care Instructions: This is the easiest tea infuser you will ever own, simply rinse out tea leaves and dry after each use.
