Liquorice Root Cut - 100g

• Botanical Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra
• Common Name: Liquorice Root
• Plant Part: Root
• Form: Cut dried root
• Flavour Profile: Naturally sweet, earthy
• Texture Profile: Smooth, mouth-coating feel
• Ingredients: Dried Liquorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
• Suitable For: Food and cosmetic use
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture. Reseal tightly or decant into an airtight container after opening.
• Vegan Friendly: Yes

• Brewing soothing teas and everyday decoctions
• Adding gentle sweetness and body to herbal blends and chai-style recipes
• Flavouring desserts, syrups, and drinks
• Using in kitchen-apothecary style external routines with a cooled, well-strained infusion
• Blending with spices such as ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, or citrus peel
• Adding depth to herbal brews where a naturally sweet root note is preferred

Liquorice Root Cut Is For:

• Herbal tea routines that enjoy a naturally sweet, earthy root profile
• Blend making where a softer, rounder flavour helps balance other botanicals
• Chai-style and spice-led brews that benefit from extra body and gentle sweetness
• Everyday decoctions using a cut root that measures easily and strains cleanly
• DIY makers exploring simple cooled infusion routines for brief rinse-off use

Liquorice Root Cut Is Not For:

• Herbal tea preferences that avoid sweetness or earthy root notes
• Quick-steep routines where no simmering is wanted
• Ready-made flavouring, supplement, or finished skincare product formats

• As a Tea: Add ½ to 1 teaspoon of cut root to 1 cup (250 ml) of water, bring to the boil, then simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain and enjoy.
• As a Blend Ingredient: Combine with ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, or citrus peel for a fuller, more rounded herbal brew.
• As a Flavouring: Lightly crush before simmering to help release more flavour into drinks, syrups, or dessert-style recipes.
• As an External Rinse: Prepare a decoction, cool fully, strain very well, then apply briefly to clean skin and rinse off.
• Processing Tip: Light crushing before simmering can help improve flavour release.
• Processing Tip: For a stronger cup, adjust the root amount slightly rather than simmering for much longer.

• Avoid use if you have untreated high blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma, a history of stroke, or during pregnancy.
• May affect potassium levels, so avoid high-dose or long-term use.
• Seek professional guidance before use if you take medicines that affect potassium or blood pressure.
• Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use if you have a medical condition or take medication.
• Discontinue use if any adverse reaction occurs.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Q: What does Liquorice Root Cut taste like?
A: It has a naturally sweet, earthy flavour with a smooth, rounded character that works well on its own or in blends.

Q: Do I need to simmer liquorice root, or can I just steep it?
A: As a root ingredient, it is usually better prepared as a short decoction so the flavour has time to come through properly.

Q: What does liquorice root pair well with in blends?
A: It pairs especially well with warming spices such as ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom, as well as citrus peel and other roots.

Q: Can I use Liquorice Root Cut to soften bitter herbal blends?
A: Yes. Its natural sweetness and fuller body make it a popular choice for balancing blends with a sharper or more bitter edge.

Q: Can it be used in drinks and desserts?
A: Yes. It can be simmered into syrups, drinks, and dessert-style recipes where a sweet herbal root note is wanted.

Q: Why is the root cut rather than powdered?
A: The cut form is easy to measure, works well for decoctions, and usually strains more cleanly than powder.

Q: Can Liquorice Root Cut be used in external routines?
A: Yes. A cooled, well-strained decoction is sometimes used in simple brief rinse-off routines.

Q: How should Liquorice Root Cut be stored after opening?
A: Keep it tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture to help protect freshness and flavour.