Total time: 10 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 0 min • Serves: 1 • Difficulty: Easy

For licorice lovers, this iced tea is a refreshing beverage to have on hand. It has a naturally sweet, fruity flavor, that pairs beautifully with citrus and mint in this recipe. Actual licorice plants are native to Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, but licorice flavors are often derived from fennel and star anise, among others. Crushing the mint releases oils from the leaves, allowing the flavor of the mint to infuse the tea. For a milder licorice flavor, you can steep your tea for just 5 minutes. Or, for a stronger licorice flavor, steep it for longer, 15 to 20 minutes.