Root Beer Lovers
Root Beer Lovers brings soft anise-like fennel, warm cinnamon and naturally sweet licorice together in an herbal infusion. Steep according to the guide below and enjoy the cup hot or chilled.
Caffeine Free
Ingredients: Sarsaparilla, Burdock Root, Birch Bark, Anise Star, Fennel Seed, Cinnamon Chips, Licorice Root, Coriander, Dandelion Root, Chicory Root, Cloves, Ginger, Juniper Berries, Natural Flavor
How to brew
- Tea: 2.5 g of dry tea per 8 fl oz (240 ml) of water
- Water temperature: 212°F (100°C)
- Steep time: 5–7 minutes, then strain or remove the tea bag.
- Cups per ounce: Approximately 11 cups per ounce (28.35 g), using 2.5 g per 8-fl-oz cup. This estimate counts the first infusion only.
Start with this guide and adjust to taste. A larger mug or stronger brew uses more tea and makes fewer cups per ounce.
Recipe to try
Orange & Cardamom Frozen Tea Frappe with Root Beer Lovers
Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 2.5 g Root Beer Lovers
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups orange segments, seeds and membranes removed
- ⅛ teaspoon Cardamom Powder
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Sugar
- 1 cup ice
Method
- Heat 1 cup water to 212°F. Steep the Root Beer Lovers for 5–7 minutes, then strain or remove the tea bag.
- Stir the sugar into the tea, then refrigerate until cold.
- Blend the cold tea, fruit, cardamom and ice until thick and smooth. Pour into two glasses and serve immediately.
Ingredient caution
Contains licorice root. People who are pregnant, have high blood pressure or a heart or kidney condition, or take medication should speak with a healthcare professional before using licorice regularly. NIH licorice safety information.
Ingredient research and safety
For independent background on ingredients or tea types, see NIH fact sheets on Licorice root, Ginger, Cinnamon. Research on individual ingredients, supplements or extracts does not establish an effect for this prepared product.
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