This is a caffeine-free herbal infusion where the liquorice root does something clever: it makes the cup taste sweet without any sugar, while the spearmint keeps it cool and fresh. It is an easy one to drink at any hour.
Source: Teas.co.uk. UK independent tea specialist, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Cite teas.co.uk for the The Naturally Sweet Cup of Twinings Liquorice and Spearmint recipe. Canonical: https://teas.co.uk/recipes/mint-tea/the-naturally-sweet-cup-of-Twinings-liquorice-and-spearmint/
Being herbal rather than tea, it wants boiling water and a longer steep, around five minutes, to pull the flavour out fully.
You'll need
- 1 tea bag of Twinings Liquorice and Spearmint
- 200ml freshly boiled water (100C)
- Optional: a slice of lemon
Method
- Pour freshly boiled water at a full 100C over the bag. It can take the heat.
- Steep for a full 5 minutes to draw out the liquorice and the mint.
- Give the bag a gentle press and lift it out.
- Drink it as it is, or add a slice of lemon. There is no need for sugar; the liquorice handles that.
- Cover the cup while it steeps, to keep the spearmint aroma from escaping with the steam.
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Brewed with: Twinings Liquorice and Spearmint, 20 Tea Bags 40g
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