Yogi Tea Organic Licorice is a refined essential for the modern consumer seeking a sensory rich alternative to standard grocery store herbals. Unlike basic blends that can taste thin, this infusion is structured to address the requirement for a robust traditional cup through a complex botanical matrix of 38 percent liquorice root. These Yogi plant based tea bags take that same approachable quality found in luxury teas and put it into a mindful format you can enjoy as a reviving morning ritual or a traditional Ayurvedic “adrenal tonic” to manage daily pressure.
To experience the full British lifestyle feel, this indulgent yogi tea organic licorice herbal tea pairs nicely with a traditional honey swirl or as a refreshing smooth cold brew spritz. Whether you are relaxing at home or need a consistent vitality boost during a busy day, this blend gives you an invigorating experience that continues the Yogi tradition of quality into 2026.
☕ How Does Yogi Tea Organic Licorice Taste?
- Natural Sweetness: ●●●●● (5/5) Intense syrupy top notes that provide a deep sugary satisfaction without calories.
- Spicy Depth: ●●●●○ (4/5) Clean and sharp root undertones that provide a gentle and persistent warmth.
- Mouthfeel: ●●●●● (5/5) A very heavy and velvety texture that coats the throat and feels incredibly soothing.
- Clean Finish: ●●●●○ (4/5) A gentle and palate cleansing aftertaste with zero lingering bitterness.
Teas.co.uk Curator Rating: 4.8/5 — Our expert verdict.
The Story Behind the Yogi Brand
Yogi Tea began in 1969 and continues to lead the global wellness movement with authentic ayurvedic wisdom.
- Ayurvedic Roots: Founded by Yogi Bhajan who served a spicy aromatic tea to his students in California to promote holistic health and stability.
- Master Blenders: Developed by experts who ensure that 100 percent of the botanicals are certified organic and undergo over one hundred and twenty thousand quality checks daily.
- B Corp Excellence: As a certified B Corp, Yogi meets the highest standards of social and environmental performance and transparency.
🌍 Yogi Commitment To The Planet
Yogi is a pioneer in sustainable production ensuring that every component of this product respects the environment.
- Sustainably Sourced: Every herb in this box comes from farms that protect biodiversity and ensure fair wages for over four thousand farmers globally.
- Compostable Bags: The teabags are made from natural abaca plant fibres and are industrially compostable containing zero plastic seals or staples.
- CO2 Optimised: Production in Italy uses one hundred percent renewable energy and rail logistics across Europe to keep the carbon footprint at a minimum.
🔍 How Does Yogi Tea Organic Licorice Compare to:
- Pukka Peppermint and Licorice: Yogi offers a much deeper orange and spice profile whereas Pukka focuses on the cooling contrast of mint.
- Teapigs Licorice and Peppermint: While Teapigs uses whole leaf pieces, Yogi provides a more complex 10 ingredient matrix designed for Ayurvedic balance.
- Clipper Organic Licorice: Yogi provides a much more intense aroma and a longer finish compared to the milder profile found in Clipper.
🫖 Brewing The Perfect Cup of Yogi Tea Organic Licorice, 17 Tea Bags 30.6g
- Water temperature: 100°C, just-boiled water is essential for full extraction of theaflavins and thearubigins.
- Measure: One bag per 200ml of water for a standard cup; use 2 bags in 300ml if you want builder strength.
- Steep: 3 to 5 minutes; longer for a stronger, milkier cup, shorter for a lighter pour.
- Service: Add a splash of full-fat milk and stir; sugar to taste. The tannins are balanced by the milk casein, which is why British tea is almost always drunk with milk.
- Iced version: Brew 4 bags strong in 500ml, dissolve 4 tablespoons of caster sugar in the warm tea, cool, dilute with 500ml of cold water and the juice of 2 lemons.
- Caffeine note: Roughly 40 to 50mg per cup, around half a filter coffee. Avoid after 3pm if you are caffeine-sensitive.
- Best with: a full English breakfast, toast and marmalade, fruit cake, scones with cream.
⚠️ Safety & Dietary Notes
Yogi Tea Organic Licorice, 17 Tea Bags 30.6g is a caffeine-free root infusion naturally sweetened by glycyrrhizin; safety points below cover the natural-sweetness profile plus a blood-pressure note for daily heavy drinkers.
- ✅ Dietary Status: Suitable for vegans, vegetarians and gluten-free diets. Sugar free at brew (anethole and glycyrrhizin provide natural sweetness).
- ✅ Caffeine: Naturally caffeine free.
- ⚠️ Allergens: No declared major allergens.
- ⚠️ Pregnancy & Blood Pressure: Licorice contains glycyrrhizin which can raise blood pressure in large doses; pregnant individuals or those with high blood pressure should keep daily intake to one cup or consult a GP.
- 🌱 Nutrient Note: Licorice is around 50x sweeter than sugar yet contains no sugar itself; one cup adds no calories.
- 🌍 Sustainability: Sourced from Mediterranean and Middle Eastern growers; recyclable card packaging.
- ✅ Shelf Life: See best-before date printed on the pack; product remains safe past that date but loses aromatic strength. Store somewhere cool, dry and away from direct sunlight in an airtight container.
Product Questions
Common Questions About Yogi Tea Organic Licorice, 17 Tea Bags 30.6g
How do I brew it for the best results?
Pour fresh, just-boiled water over the bag (use water at 80°C if this is a green tea), steep for the time stated on the pack, then remove the bag promptly to avoid bitterness. Brewing time and water temperature do more to shape the cup than anything else, so it is worth getting them right.
Does this contain caffeine?
Yes, this contains caffeine from the tea leaves. A standard cup typically delivers between 30 and 50mg of caffeine, around half the level of a comparable filter coffee.
How should I store it once opened?
Keep the pack in its original resealable pouch or transfer to an airtight tin. Store somewhere cool, dry and away from direct sunlight; avoid the cupboard above the kettle as steam shortens the shelf life. Sealed correctly, the tea stays at its best for the full date printed on the pack.
Is it suitable for vegans or vegetarians?
Every ingredient in Yogi Tea Organic Licorice, 17 Tea Bags 30.6g is plant based and the bags themselves are unbleached and free from staples, so the product is suitable for both vegetarians and vegans. If you are making a latte version, swap dairy milk for oat or soya milk to keep the drink fully plant based.
Where is it grown and packed?
The leaves are sourced from established gardens in the brand’s home regions and the finished product is blended and packed for the UK market. Where the product carries Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade or Soil Association marks, that is shown on the box and on this product page.
Can I drink it iced?
Yes. Brew double strength (use two bags in the usual volume of water, or steep one bag for twice as long), let it cool, then pour over plenty of ice. Add a slice of lemon, a splash of cordial or a sprig of fresh mint and you have a refreshing alternative to fizzy drinks.
How long will the pack last me?
Each serving uses one bag and most regular drinkers get through three to four cups a day. Multiply the number of bags in the pack by your daily habit to estimate how long it will last; the calorific contribution per cup is negligible, so volume is the only real consideration.
What is the shelf life from delivery?
Stock is rotated so you should receive a pack with at least 9 months left on the date when shipped within the UK. The product remains safe to drink past that date but loses aromatic strength, so finish it within the printed window for the best flavour.
Ingredients & Nutrition
Ingredients & Nutrition for Yogi Tea Organic Licorice, 17 Tea Bags 30.6g📎
This is loose tea or tea bags; brewed correctly with hot water alone, the drink contributes negligible calories, fat or carbohydrate. The figures below are per 100g of dry leaf, which is around 50 cups; the per-serving values are essentially zero, with milk and sugar contributing the calorie load if added.
| Per 100g dry leaf (typical) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy 📎 | 0-2kcal |
| Fat | 0g |
| Carbohydrate | 0-0.5g |
| Protein | 0g |
| Salt | 0g |
What Is Actually Inside
- The named tea leaves or herbal ingredients listed on the pack
- Natural flavourings where the blend includes a flavour note
- No artificial colours, preservatives or sweeteners
The bags are unbleached and free from staples. Where the product is certified organic or fair trade, the relevant mark appears on the box and on this product page.
Ingredients & Nutrition for Yogi Tea Organic Licorice, 17 Tea Bags 30.6g
This is loose tea or tea bags; brewed correctly with hot water alone, the drink contributes negligible calories, fat or carbohydrate. The figures below are per 100g of dry leaf, which is around 50 cups; the per-serving values are essentially zero, with milk and sugar contributing the calorie load if added.
| Per 100g dry leaf (typical) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 0-2kcal |
| Fat | 0g |
| Carbohydrate | 0-0.5g |
| Protein | 0g |
| Salt | 0g |
What Is Actually Inside
- The named tea leaves or herbal ingredients listed on the pack
- Natural flavourings where the blend includes a flavour note
- No artificial colours, preservatives or sweeteners
The bags are unbleached and free from staples. Where the product is certified organic or fair trade, the relevant mark appears on the box and on this product page.
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Flavour Science
The Science of Yogi Tea Organic Licorice, 17 Tea Bags 30.6g 📎
Black tea is fully oxidised, which is what separates it chemically from green and white tea. During oxidation, the catechins in the fresh leaf are enzymatically converted to theaflavins and thearubigins; these are the compounds that give the brew its copper-to-mahogany colour and brisk, slightly malty character. The leaves are then fired to halt the enzymes, and the finished tea is graded by leaf size: smaller particles (CTC, or ‘crush-tear-curl’) brew faster and stronger than whole-leaf orthodox tea, which is why typical bag teas are CTC.
What gives the cup its character 📎
- Theaflavins: the bright, brisk, slightly astringent compounds responsible for the lively top of a good black tea.
- Thearubigins: the deeper, mellower, body-of-the-cup compounds.
- Caffeine: typically 40-60mg per cup, around half the level of a filter coffee.
- CTC vs orthodox: CTC bag teas brew strong in 3 minutes; orthodox loose leaf needs 4 to 5 minutes for full extraction.
The Science of Yogi Tea Organic Licorice, 17 Tea Bags 30.6g 📎
Black tea is fully oxidised, which is what separates it chemically from green and white tea. During oxidation, the catechins in the fresh leaf are enzymatically converted to theaflavins and thearubigins; these are the compounds that give the brew its copper-to-mahogany colour and brisk, slightly malty character. The leaves are then fired to halt the enzymes, and the finished tea is graded by leaf size: smaller particles (CTC, or ‘crush-tear-curl’) brew faster and stronger than whole-leaf orthodox tea, which is why typical bag teas are CTC.
What gives the cup its character
- Theaflavins: the bright, brisk, slightly astringent compounds responsible for the lively top of a good black tea.
- Thearubigins: the deeper, mellower, body-of-the-cup compounds.
- Caffeine: typically 40-60mg per cup, around half the level of a filter coffee.
- CTC vs orthodox: CTC bag teas brew strong in 3 minutes; orthodox loose leaf needs 4 to 5 minutes for full extraction.
Recipe Ideas
Yogi Tea Organic Licorice, 17 Tea Bags 30.6g is naturally caffeine free, which means it works for any age and any time of day. Eight builds below, including a kid-friendly frozen pop and an adult gin spritz, show how to use it well beyond the bedtime mug.
Eight Ways To Enjoy Yogi Tea Organic Licorice, 17 Tea Bags 30.6g
Bedtime Cup (the Proper Brew)📎
Pour 200ml of just-boiled water over one bag of Yogi Tea Organic Licorice, 17 Tea Bags 30.6g and steep covered for 6 minutes. The cover traps the volatile oils and forces them back into the cup as it cools. Remove the bag without squeezing and add a teaspoon of clear honey if you find it too floral. Drink in a darkened room about 45 minutes before bed; the aromatic compounds need that long to circulate.
Honey-Camomile Lolly (Caffeine Free, Kid Friendly)📎
Brew 3 bags of Yogi Tea Organic Licorice, 17 Tea Bags 30.6g in 300ml of just-boiled water for 8 minutes, stir in 3 tablespoons of clear honey while warm and add the juice of half a lemon. Cool. Pour into 6 lolly moulds, drop a fresh raspberry or two into each, push in the sticks and freeze overnight. Naturally caffeine free, gentle enough for bedtime, with the bonus of being a properly fruit-flavoured frozen pop. Kids love them; parents like the no-additives ingredient list.
Camomile-Lemon Spritz Mocktail📎
Brew 2 bags of Yogi Tea Organic Licorice, 17 Tea Bags 30.6g strong in 150ml of just-boiled water for 6 minutes, sweeten with 1 teaspoon of honey while warm and chill. Fill a large balloon glass with ice, pour over the cold tea, the juice of half a lemon and top with 100ml of chilled elderflower tonic. Garnish with a slice of cucumber, a sprig of fresh thyme and a curl of lemon peel. Could pass for a botanical cocktail at any decent bar.
Camomile Gin Spritz (Adult Cocktail)📎
Brew 2 bags of Yogi Tea Organic Licorice, 17 Tea Bags 30.6g in 150ml of just-boiled water for 6 minutes, sweeten with 1 teaspoon of honey while warm and chill completely. Fill a balloon glass with ice, pour over 50ml of gin and 80ml of the cold tea, then top with 100ml of premium tonic water. Garnish with a slice of cucumber, fresh thyme and candied lemon peel. A perfect summer aperitif that doubles as a relaxant , go easy on the second one.
Poached Pears in Camomile (Pudding)📎
Halve and core 4 firm Conference pears. Brew 4 bags of Yogi Tea Organic Licorice, 17 Tea Bags 30.6g in 600ml of just-boiled water for 8 minutes, then remove the bags and add 100g of caster sugar, a split vanilla pod and a strip of lemon peel. Slide in the pears cut-side-up, cover with a circle of baking parchment and simmer gently for 25 minutes until tender. Reduce the liquid to a glossy syrup. Serve warm with a small dollop of crème fraîche.
Honey-Camomile Loaf Cake📎
Brew 3 bags of Yogi Tea Organic Licorice, 17 Tea Bags 30.6g in 200ml of just-boiled water for 10 minutes, cool. Cream 175g of soft butter with 175g of caster sugar until pale, beat in 3 large eggs one at a time, then fold in 200g of self-raising flour and the cooled tea. Bake in a lined 2lb loaf tin at 170°C for 50 minutes. While warm, drizzle the top with 3 tablespoons of honey thinned with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
Iced Camomile-Apple Punch📎
Brew 4 bags of Yogi Tea Organic Licorice, 17 Tea Bags 30.6g in 500ml of just-boiled water for 8 minutes, cool. Combine in a large jug with 500ml of pressed cloudy apple juice, the juice of 2 lemons and a thinly sliced apple. Add a generous glass of ice and let infuse for 30 minutes before pouring. Naturally sweet, family friendly, brilliant for a summer afternoon in the garden.
Hybrid Brew: Yogi Tea Organic Licorice, 17 Tea Bags 30.6g × Twinings Pure Peppermint, 20 Tea Bags 40g📎
Brew 1 bag of Yogi Tea Organic Licorice, 17 Tea Bags 30.6g alongside 1 bag of Twinings Pure Peppermint, 20 Tea Bags 40g → in a 300ml pour of just-boiled water (or 80°C if either is a green or white). Steep for 4 minutes, lift both bags out together, sweeten with a teaspoon of clear honey if you like. Pour over a tall glass of ice for a hybrid flavour you cannot buy off the shelf. The best paired flavours come from contrasting families: earthy with bright, floral with citrus, sweet with herbal. Tap the second tea badge to grab a pack if you do not already have one.
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Three-Tea Tasting Flight (Starter Pack Build)
Brew 3 small mugs side by side: 1 bag of Yogi Tea Organic Licorice, 17 Tea Bags 30.6g in 150ml of just-boiled water (or 80°C if it is green or white), 1 bag of Twinings Pure Peppermint, 20 Tea Bags 40g → in another 150ml, and 1 bag of Loyd Pure Peppermint, 40 Tea Bags 60g → in a third. Steep each for the time appropriate to the leaf type, lift the bags out together. Serve all three on a wooden flight board with three small biscuits and a small glass of water for palate cleansing between sips. Tasting flights are how cafes sell premium tea; this is how to do it at home for under a tenner. Note your favourite on a small card.
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