Description

This is an expanded herbal tea blend with eight ingredients, building on the simpler version with additional lemon-scented herbs and mint. The blend has specific proportions for a well-balanced cup with sweet licorice notes, warming spices, and refreshing citrus and mint flavors.

Stats

⏱️ Prep time: 10-15 minutes

🍽️ Makes: Variable, depending on batch size

Ingredients

Mix in the following proportions (in relative units):

  • 1.5 units licorice root
  • 1 unit cinnamon quills, roughly crushed
  • 0.5 units lemon myrtle
  • 0.5 units lemon grass
  • 0.5 units lemon verbena
  • 0.5 units spearmint
  • 0.5 units elderflower
  • Cloves (small quantity, to taste), roughly ground

Instructions

  1. Using a mortar and pestle, roughly grind cinnamon and licorice together.
  2. Combine and lightly grind all remaining ingredients except elderflower.
  3. Mix in elderflower.
  4. To brew, steep 1-2 teaspoons of the blend in hot water for 5-10 minutes.

Notes

Based on this recipe from my old wiki. The elderflower is added last to preserve its delicate floral notes. Store in an airtight container away from light to maintain freshness and potency.