Food & Cooking Recipes Drink Recipes Licorice Mint Iced Tea 3.0 (3) 1 Review By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 22, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Yunhee Kim Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Peppermint ranks high among America's favorite types of mint tea, but you can substitute equal amounts of any variety for this recipe. Ingredients 2 ½ teaspoons dried licorice root 1 cinnamon stick ½ cup dried peppermint leaves ½ cup raw honey 4 sprigs fresh mint (optional) Directions In a large pot bring 6 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Stir in the licorice and cinnamon; lower to a simmer, partially cover the pot, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in peppermint, cover, and steep for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, place a large strainer lined with cheesecloth or a damp paper towel over another pot or heatproof bowl. Strain tea, pressing on herbs to extract all liquid. Stir in honey until dissolved and let cool completely, about 1 hour. Fill four tall glasses with ice. Pour tea over ice and garnish each glass with a mint sprig, if desired. Serve immediately. Cook's Notes Feel free to experiment with flavors such as chocolate mint, orange mint, pineapple mint, or spearmint -- or combine several types for a more complex, rich brew. Rate it Print