Infusing licorice root in water is one of the most popular ways to consume it; during the colder months, an infusion is wonderful for the body. In the warmer months, we can prepare it and then add ice to refresh this beneficial beverage.
We'll tell you how to prepare it step by step
It's easier than it seems, and you probably already have everything at home. To prepare a licorice infusion, you only need a licorice stick, a saucepan, and a knife.
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Heat the water
The exact time you start heating the water isn't crucial. However, I prefer to heat the water first while I follow the other steps in the guide.
The water should reach a temperature of 100º to extract all the flavor from this root.
Peel the licorice root
Using a knife, peel the bark from the licorice root until it's clean. You can do this without peeling it and then strain the water well to remove any remaining bits of peel or dirt, but if you peel it beforehand, you skip the straining step. If you'd like to learn more ways to peel it, we invite you to visit our blog post on how to peel licorice root .
For better preservation of the product, it is advisable to only peel the amount of licorice you are going to use.
Cut the root
Cut the licorice into small pieces and add them to a cup of tea or a tea strainer; this way you will get the water to penetrate all parts of the licorice.
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Pour the water over the licorice pieces
Finally, pour the water over the licorice pieces in the cup and Let it rest For about 3 to 5 minutes. If you are looking for... once the time has passed, remove the roots and you can enjoy this wonderful licorice infusion.
Ready to drink and enjoy
Now you know how to infuse licorice in just four steps. A simple way to enjoy a sweet and comforting infusion, perfect for any time of day.
