Licorice Mint Iced Tea - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 cups water
2 1/2 teaspoons dried licorice root
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 cup dried peppermint
1/2 cup honey

Preparation

In a large pot bring 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 let steep for 10 minutes.
Place a large strainer lined with cheesecloth or damp paper towel over another pot or heat-proof bowl. Strain tea. Stir in honey until dissolved and let cool completely, about 1 hour. Serve over ice.