Liquorice and peppermint makes a cup that's properly sweet without any sugar: the liquorice root gives a rounded, mellow sweetness, and the peppermint cuts through and freshens it. Brew it covered and a little longer than plain mint, since the liquorice root takes its time to give up that sweetness.
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It uses Teapigs Liquorice and Peppermint, a pure caffeine-free herbal infusion. One mug, a few minutes, and a fresh, sweet cup to end a meal.
You'll need
- 1 Teapigs Liquorice and Peppermint tea temple
- 250ml water, boiled then left 30 seconds off the boil
- A slice of lemon, optional
Method
- Boil fresh water and let it stand 30 seconds. Just off the boil protects the peppermint menthol while still being hot enough to draw the liquorice sweetness.
- Put the temple in the mug, pour the water over and cover with a saucer.
- Steep 5 to 6 minutes, a touch longer than plain peppermint, because liquorice root releases its natural sweetness slowly.
- Lift the bag out with one gentle press. The longer steep is safe here; liquorice does not turn bitter the way over stewed Black Tea does.
- Taste before adding anything; it is usually sweet enough on its own. A slice of lemon brightens it if you want contrast.
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Brewed with: Teapigs Liquorice and Peppermint, 15 Tea Bags 45g
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