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Cinnamon Licorice Tea To Boost Your Immune System

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Cinnamon Licorice Tea To Boost Your Immune System | 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! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

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!

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Cinnamon Licorice Tea

This cinnamon licorice tea both boosts your immune system and makes your kitchen smell delightfully cinnamon-y and tastes delicious!
Course Beverage, Household & Health
Author Tammy Trayer

Ingredients

  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 tablespoons astragalus root
  • 1 teaspoon licorice root
  • 2 quarts pure water

Instructions

  1. Break cinnamon stick into pieces.
  2. Combine it with the astragalus, licorice, and water in a pot.
  3. 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.
  4. Remove from the heat and let set for a few hours.
  5. 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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About Tammy Trayer

Tammy Trayer is an author, freelance writer, blogger at TrayerWilderness.com and a radio show host at Mountain Woman Radio. Tammy and her family live traditionally off-grid and have a passion to help educate others by sharing their experiences of living off the land, dealing with autism, gluten-free and dairy-free cooking, self-reliance, wilderness survival, traditional and primitive skills, and much more. Follow Tammy's radio show on iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio,TuneInRadio, and her website . Keep up with Tammy's informative articles and videos by subscribing to: http://TrayerWilderness.com/newsletter and http://trayerwilderness.com/youtube.

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  1. Carol says

    April 16, 2014 at 10:37 am

    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

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    • Tammy Trayer says

      April 21, 2014 at 11:04 am

      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!

      Reply
  2. Jenny says

    April 16, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    This looks great Tammy! I’m anxious to give it a try.

    Reply
    • Tammy Trayer says

      April 21, 2014 at 11:04 am

      Thanks Jenny!! I hope you enjoy! It has such a nice flavor and even a better purpose!! Blessings lovely!

      Reply
  3. George says

    April 16, 2014 at 8:15 pm

    Thanks Tammy.

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    • Tammy Trayer says

      April 21, 2014 at 11:05 am

      You are most welcome my friend, but I will be continually thanking you!! Blessings!!

      Reply
  4. http://www.neutropenicprecautions.com says

    April 21, 2014 at 12:20 am

    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

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    • Tammy Trayer says

      April 21, 2014 at 11:07 am

      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!!

      Reply
  5. Lindsay says

    April 24, 2014 at 5:09 am

    Thanks! I have 6 kids and I am always looking for more immune boosters! Which cinnamon do you recommend – sweet or cassia?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 24, 2014 at 6:16 am

      Also, what I have on hand is shredded astragalus, how much do you think would be the equivalent of a stick?

      Reply
      • Tammy Trayer says

        April 26, 2014 at 2:54 pm

        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….

        Reply
  6. Nichole says

    February 16, 2016 at 7:35 am

    If children can have it, would it be considered safe while breastfeeding?

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    • suprita kanwat says

      June 13, 2021 at 6:46 am

      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.

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