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    "excerpt": "A sugar-free cup that still tastes sweet: liquorice root rounds it out, peppermint freshens it. Caffeine-free and good after a meal.",
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                "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.",
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