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Liquorice Root Tea

For a tea that feels like a little treat, try Liquorice Root. Its naturally sweet flavour, subtle anise-like notes and rounded body make a rich, lingering herbal cup.

Caffeine
Caffeine-free
Brew
1 tsp · 100°C · 3 min
Milk
No milk needed
Best
Sweet craving, no sugar
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Weight
Which size should I choose?

50gTry it first, or keep a few different teas open.

100gA sensible everyday pouch for most tea drinkers.

200g+Best when it is already part of your tea shelf.

Quantity

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Is this your cup?

Anyone who wants natural sweetness in the cup; it also sweetens other herbal teas.

Perhaps not if you're avoiding liquorice. Try Mekong Cinnamon Tea 

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Caffeine-free herbal

Naturally sweet, richly satisfying

For a tea that feels like a little treat, try Liquorice Root. Its naturally sweet flavour, subtle anise-like notes and rounded body make a rich, lingering herbal cup.

Ingredient
Pure liquorice root
Caffeine
Caffeine-free
Milk?
Best without
Best time
After meals or evening
Liquorice Root Tea from Porter Hill, sweet and anise

The story

Discover your next herbal favourite

For a tea that feels like a little treat, try Liquorice Root. Its naturally sweet flavour, subtle anise-like notes and rounded body make a rich, lingering herbal cup.

Warm and distinctive, it is delicious sipped slowly after a meal. Enjoy plain to savour the root’s sweetness, with no sweetener needed to bring out its character.

How to brew it

How to brew liquorice root

01Hot

Amount
1 teaspoon (3g)
Water
100°C freshly boiled
Time
3 minutes

Longer steeping brings out more sweetness and body.

02Iced

Amount
1.5 teaspoons per cup
Water
Cold water
Time
8–12 hours in the fridge

Strain and serve over ice for a chilled sweet treat.

03Blending

Amount
Half teaspoon
Water
Add to another herbal tea
Time
Brew together

Use to sweeten peppermint, chamomile or other blends naturally.

Shop tip: Give the root pieces a good five minutes if you want the fullest sweetness. Three minutes is gentler and still plenty flavourful.

Made for moments like

After a big meal

When you want something sweet to finish on but dessert feels like too much. The kettle does the job.

Evening wind-down

No caffeine, plenty of flavour, and that lingering sweetness makes the last cup of the day feel like a treat.

Sugar-free reset

Trying to cut back on the sweet stuff? This scratches the itch without the downsides.

Lovely withDark chocolateGinger biscuitsAniseed cakeFresh fruitA quiet evening

Good questions

Things people ask us in the shop

Does liquorice root tea contain caffeine?

This herbal infusion is naturally caffeine-free.

What does it actually taste like?

For a tea that feels like a little treat, try Liquorice Root. Its naturally sweet flavour, subtle anise-like notes and rounded body make a rich, lingering herbal cup. Warm and distinctive, it is delicious sipped slowly after a meal. Enjoy plain to savour the root’s sweetness, with no sweetener needed to bring out its character.

How many cups will I get from a bag?

At about 3g per cup, 50g makes roughly 16 cups and 100g about 33 cups. Adjust the amount to suit your taste.

How should I store it?

Keep it sealed in the pouch or an airtight container, somewhere cool and dry, away from heat and strong aromas.

Is there any ingredient guidance to know?

Contains liquorice. People with hypertension should avoid excessive consumption. Avoid during pregnancy, in line with NHS guidance. If you take medicines or have a heart or kidney condition, check with a pharmacist or doctor before drinking.

Full product details

For a tea that feels like a little treat, try Liquorice Root. Its naturally sweet flavour, subtle anise-like notes and rounded body make a rich, lingering herbal cup.

Warm and distinctive, it is delicious sipped slowly after a meal. Enjoy plain to savour the root’s sweetness, with no sweetener needed to bring out its character.

Sweet • Rounded • Aromatic

Why you’ll love it

  • Pure liquorice root
  • Naturally caffeine-free
  • A rich, naturally sweet flavour

Ingredients

Liquorice Root

How to brew

  • Amount: 1 teaspoon per cup
  • Water: Freshly boiled water (100°C)
  • Time: 3 minutes

Good to know

Contains liquorice. People suffering from hypertension should avoid excessive consumption. Avoid during pregnancy, in line with NHS guidance. If you take medicines or have a heart or kidney condition, check with a pharmacist or doctor before drinking.

Ingredient research

Liquorice root: NIH research overview.

Storage

Keep sealed, cool and dry, away from sunlight and strong aromas.

Explore a different cup

For liquorice sweetness with a cooling finish, compare Liquorice & Peppermint. For a mellow infusion without liquorice, try Rooibos.

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