Five-Flavor Tea

4 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon dried whole Schisandra berries
  • 4 sticks Chinese licorice, cut into 4 pieces
  • 1 3-inch piece fresh ginger, coarsely chopped
  • Honey to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    Grind the Schisandra berries in a spice mill to a fine powder.
  2. 2
    Combine the powder in a saucepan with the licorice, ginger and 5 cups water.
  3. 3
    Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
  4. 4
    Uncover the pan, reduce the heat to medium low and let the tea simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. 5
    Do not cook any longer, as the tea will become unbearably bitter.
  6. 6
    Strain through a fine sieve, add honey to taste and serve.

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