Teapigs Liquorice and Peppermint Tea Made With Whole Flowers (1 Pack of 50 Tea Bags)

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Licorice tea is one of those herbal infusions that instantly has a smooth texture to it. And when you blend it with just about any other herbal infusion it tends to smooth out that herbal tea blend as well. Peppermint tea doesn’t need a whole lot of smoothing out but the licorice flavor does make it that much more drinkable and that much more appealing to non-tea drinkers. With Almost No Bitterness Laboratory research has shown liquorice has the potential to kill bacteria linked with dental decay, while a 2008 study by the University of Washington found a liquorice-infused patch placed in the mouth could soothe mouth ulcers. 15,16 Animal studies indicate that peppermint relaxes your digestive system and may ease pain. It also prevents smooth muscles from contracting, which could relieve spasms in your gut ( 3).

If you are eating liquorice, it can sometimes be mixed with extra sugar and other calories. You should treat it as any normal sweet if you are eating it like this. Simply put removing those calories from your beverage and replacing it with calorie-free herbal tea is going to reduce your overall calorie intake all other things being equal. If you reduce your calorie intake and burn more calories than you take in on a given day then you are going to lose weight. So in that regard, this herbal tea does help you with weight loss. What Are Some Peppermint And Licorice Tea Benefits Part of the herbal digestion range. The liquorice is sourced from Fair Wild projects in Georgia, Kazakhstan and Spain, where they harvest this sweet herb sustainably. The harvested liquorice is then tested to ensure the blend is of the highest quality organic. Liquorice comes from the root of a plant called glycyrrhiza glabra. 2 The root extract has a sweet flavour, and contains over 300 different active compounds. 3 Studies show that liquorice may be effective for a number of conditions, including indigestion, hot flushes and low blood pressure . Is liquorice good for you? There are currently no guidelines for safe intake levels of liquorice, but both the World Health Organisation and the European Commission Scientific Committee on Food recommend no more than 100mg a day of glycyrrhizic acid – a potentially toxic compound found in liquorice – a day for the average adult. 23,24

8 health benefits of liquorice

By lowering glucose levels, amorfrutins may help combat insulin resistance, a major contributing factor to the development of type 2 diabetes. However, it is important to note that consuming it or drinking liquorice tea may not have the same effect, as the concentration of amorfrutins in these products is too low to be effective in managing diabetes. There is no doubt that the liquorice tea benefits may help in some way with managing diabetes. Peppermint has antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties. Because of this, peppermint tea may alleviate clogged sinuses due to infections, the common cold, and allergies ( 15). Recent research has indicated that liquorice root tea may aid with managing and treating hepatitis C. In a study involving 63 patients, participants were given 2 tablespoons of this herb twice a day for 6 months. The results showed that 56 out of the 63 individuals tested had a complete resolution of their infection during the study period.

These conditions are not only caused by tobacco smoke but also by other risk factors such as air pollution, certain occupational chemicals and dust, as well as frequent lower respiratory infections during childhood. It doesn’t have the bitterness or earthiness of many root herbal teas. Nor the overpowering floral flavor of many of the popular flower herbal teas. The researchers also concluded that it should be considered as an additional treatment for excessive hair growth and PCOS. The other trial focused on PCOS patients who were already taking spironolactone, an anti-androgen pharmaceutical therapy. The results showed that a low dose of glycyrrhetinic acid (from liquorice) in combination with normal treatment resulted in positive symptom improvements. 11It is important to note that the term "preliminary" indicates that there is currently insufficient scientific evidence to fully confirm this claim. Therefore, The Kent and Sussex Tea and Coffee Company does not endorse the use of Liquorice Tea for this purpose.

Peppermint tea is a popular drink made from the leaves of the peppermint plant ( Menthaxpiperita) steeped in hot water. A recent study published in the International Society for Complementary Medicine Research has shown that the extract is a powerful herbal medicine for treating polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). A 2014 review of nine studies in 726 people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) treated with peppermint oil for at least 2 weeks concluded that peppermint provided significantly better symptom relief than a placebo ( 4). The active ingredient in peppermint, menthol, acts as a decongestant and helps open up your airways and loosen mucus. This can be great news if you’re experiencing sinus pain and a stuffy nose. 7 Both of these wonderful herbal teas are naturally calorie-free. So there’s a reason that the blend of these two remarkable herbal infusions is equally as calorie-free as the individual Parts.Taste is always going to be a pretty subjective thing. What something tastes like to me it may not taste like to use so use this as a general guide as to what peppermint and licorice tea should taste like. Feel your best after eating with this expertly blended Peppermint & Liquorice tea. A root to natural sweetness, the refreshing notes of peppermint and the rich flavours of liquorice create a beautifully balanced blend of comforting and cooling flavours. Here is a small selection of some of the most frequently asked questions about licorice peppermint tea. Hopefully, they help to inform you a bit more about this outstanding herbal infusion. How Many Calories In This Tea?