Licorice Root

Licorice root, sometimes called sweet root, is a foundational ingredient in syrups, tonics, and herbal teas. The dried root of Glycyrrhiza glabra has a distinctly sweet, earthy flavor that is also used to flavor homemade soda and beer.

At a glance

• Vendor: Old Town Spice Shop
• Type: Pantry
• Botanical: Glycyrrhiza glabra
• Form: whole, dried root
• Sizes: 1 oz Bag ($3.40), 4 oz Bag ($9.50), 8 oz Bag ($16.00), 1 lb Bag ($24.00)

Best for

• Herbal tea blends and infusions
• Homemade root beer and craft sodas
• Beer brewing and small-batch fermentation
• Syrups, cordials, and herbal tonics
• Candy and confection flavoring
• Bitters and tincture making

Pairings

Combine with star anise, fennel seed, sassafras, ginger, and cinnamon for soda and tea bases. Use sparingly, since its natural sweetness intensifies as it steeps.

About Old Town Spice Shop

Old Town Spice Shop is a specialty purveyor offering culinary herbs, spices, and botanicals.