Beverage

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 Using a mortar and pestle, roughly grind cinnamon and licorice together. Combine and lightly grind all remaining ingredients except elderflower. Mix in elderflower. 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.

Description This is a simple five-ingredient herbal tea blend combining warming spices with floral and citrus notes. The licorice root provides natural sweetness, while the cinnamon and cloves add warmth. Stats ⏱️ Prep time: 5-10 minutes 🍽️ Makes: Variable, depending on batch size Ingredients Mix in roughly equal proportions (or to taste): Cinnamon quills Cloves Elderflower Lemon myrtle Licorice root Instructions Blend all ingredients together in approximately equal amounts, adjusting proportions to your preference. For enhanced flavor, grind the mixture using a mortar and pestle. 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. Adjust the proportions based on your taste preferences. Grinding the ingredients helps release more flavor when steeping. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.