Have you ever choked down a medicinal tea that leaves much to be desired in terms of taste and smell?
Me too. But don’t worry, this cinnamon licorice tea both boosts your immune system and makes your kitchen smell delightfully cinnamon-y and tastes delicious!
With the rough winter weather still holding on, there’s a constant battle waging against our immune systems. Let’s give them a boost, all while enjoying a mug of this lovely tea!
Cinnamon Licorice Tea
Ingredients
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 tablespoons astragalus root
- 1 teaspoon licorice root
- 2 quarts pure water
Instructions
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Break cinnamon stick into pieces.
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Combine it with the astragalus, licorice, and water in a pot.
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Bring to a boil then let steep for 2 to 3 hours on a warm surface, covered. I use my wood stove, but the lowest heat on a normal stove works fine too.
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Remove from the heat and let set for a few hours.
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Warm it up and drink a full glass once or twice a day.
Recipe Notes
I add this tea to my kefir, too!
What is your favorite immune-boosting tea?
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Astragalus is a super tea to brew as you have ~ it may be a root — but it has a sweet taste to it. Makes a delicious decoction.
For a quick brew type of immune boost tea, I like to use Rose Hips, Milky Oat tops, Hibiscus flowers + Orange peel. I just posted the recipe over at Studio Botanica. You may enjoy that one. It’s a favourite in my home and with herb clients. Green wishes.. Carol
Hi Carol,
Thanks for taking the time to comment and share! I do love the taste of this tea. It has such an amazing flavor. I will have to venture over to your page and locate your recipe. Thank you again for sharing!! Blessings to. You and yours!
This looks great Tammy! I’m anxious to give it a try.
Thanks Jenny!! I hope you enjoy! It has such a nice flavor and even a better purpose!! Blessings lovely!
Thanks Tammy.
You are most welcome my friend, but I will be continually thanking you!! Blessings!!
I’m always trying to boost my immune health in a natural way. This immune boosting tea is exactly what I’m looking for and plus it is really simple. Thanks for sharing!
Mia
Mia, It couldn’t be simpler and tastier! I feel very confident that you will be enjoying this tea for sure. So glad this fit your needs! Blessings and thanks so much for stopping by!!
Thanks! I have 6 kids and I am always looking for more immune boosters! Which cinnamon do you recommend – sweet or cassia?
Also, what I have on hand is shredded astragalus, how much do you think would be the equivalent of a stick?
Hi Lindsay,
I imagine you are looking for immune boosters! 🙂 This is a GREAT flavored tea and your children will love it no matter what age. I use the cassia sticks and I would recommend using 2 tbsp of the shredded astragalus. I appreciate your questions and hope that you enjoy. Blessings to you and yours and would love to hear what the family thought of it….
If children can have it, would it be considered safe while breastfeeding?
Long-term, excessive use of licorice can cause hypertension, hypokalemia, and disturbances of adrenal hormones, and therefore should probably be avoided during nursing.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501840/#:~:text=Licorice%20and%20licorice%20extract%20are,probably%20be%20avoided%20during%20nursing.