Name: Fennel and Liquorice Oat Latte
Total time: 9 min
Yield: Serves 1
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 pyramid tea bags of Teapigs Fennel and Liquorice (for concentrate); 100ml freshly drawn water at 100C, just off the boil; 180ml barista oat milk; A tiny pinch of ground star anise; 1 280ml mug, warmed; 1 small saucepan and a saucer for covering; 1 small balloon whisk or milk frother

Warm aniseed milk is an old evening favourite, and this is the grown up, dairy free version. If you love liquorice there is a lot to like here: the natural sweetness of the blend and of the oat milk means it needs no sugar at all, while a whisper of star anise over the foam plays up the aniseed. Being caffeine free, it makes a cosy nightcap. Not one for liquorice sceptics, mind.

⏱ 9 min 🍽 Serves 1 📊 Easy 📚 Fennel, Licorice & Verveine Recipes

You'll need

2 pyramid tea bags of Teapigs Fennel and Liquorice (for concentrate)
100ml freshly drawn water at 100C, just off the boil
180ml barista oat milk
A tiny pinch of ground star anise
1 280ml mug, warmed
1 small saucepan and a saucer for covering
1 small balloon whisk or milk frother

Method

Steep the 2 pyramid bags in just 100ml of just boiled water for six minutes under a saucer, then lift them out and press for a strong concentrate.
Warm the oat milk to steaming but not boiling, then froth it until thick.
Pour the concentrate into a warmed mug and top with the frothed oat milk, spooning the foam on last.
Dust the surface with the tiniest pinch of ground star anise.
Tip: a small drizzle of maple syrup suits it if you want it sweeter, though the liquorice usually has it covered.

What you'll end up with: A cosy, dairy free aniseed latte, naturally sweet and gently warming, for liquorice lovers.

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Teapigs Fennel and Liquorice, 15 Tea Bags 37.5g£7.75