Yogi Egyptian Licorice Tea

Now, I know not everyone likes black licorice (weirdos 😋).... But this tea is amazing. I've tried other brands with the same flavor profile, but Yogi Tea is the absolute best. It is the most naturally flavored, true to black licorice essence you will get. Other ones I've had to use two tea bags to get the same level of licorice flavor in a cup. This is a great tea to enjoy in the evening, without caffeine, and it feels like a real dessert treat. I've had several other flavors of Yogi tea and they've all been excellent. Plus to get four boxes of this with 64 tea bags at this price, is an outstanding value. Try all of the Yogi brand teas but the licorice is definitely the first one I would encourage you to try!

It is VERY good BUT it comes with a **warning** on the back of the tea bag. I asked why and here it is: The warning on your Egyptian licorice tea ("not for daily use beyond 4-6 weeks") is there because of a natural compound in licorice root called glycyrrhizin (also called glycyrrhizic acid).Egyptian licorice tea (often called "erk soos" in Egypt) is made from real licorice root, and this compound gives it the sweet flavor and some traditional benefits (like soothing the throat or stomach). But when you drink it every day for weeks, glycyrrhizin can build up and cause problems in the body.Why the time limit?Glycyrrhizin blocks an enzyme in your kidneys (11β-HSD2). Normally this enzyme keeps the stress hormone cortisol from acting like the hormone aldosterone. When it's blocked:Your body holds onto more sodium and water → blood pressure can rise (even if your BP is normally low or normal). You lose too much potassium (hypokalemia) → muscle weakness, cramps, irregular heartbeat, or in rare severe cases more serious issues like heart rhythm problems. These effects are well-documented and can start after just 2 weeks of higher intake, but they often become noticeable after several weeks of daily use. That's exactly why brands put the 4–6 week limit on the label — it's a safety precaution to prevent buildup. (Many popular brands like Yogi Egyptian Licorice use this exact wording.)Health authorities back this up:WebMD and NCCIH (U.S. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health) note that licorice with glycyrrhizin is "possibly unsafe" in large amounts or for long periods. European safety committees recommend keeping daily glycyrrhizin under 10–100 mg (most teas have 20–100+ mg per cup depending on strength and brand). Exceeding that regularly for weeks is where risks climb. Who should be extra careful?People with high blood pressure, heart or kidney issues, or low potassium. Pregnant or nursing women (it can affect hormones and raise early-delivery risk). Anyone on certain medications (e.g., blood pressure drugs, diuretics, corticosteroids). If you're healthy and drink just 1–2 cups a day, most people tolerate it fine for up to 4–6 weeks. After that, the advice is to take a break of at least a couple of weeks so your body clears it out and resets.Bottom lineThe label isn't being overly dramatic — it's based on real cases where people drinking licorice tea daily for months developed high blood pressure or low potassium that resolved once they stopped. Follow the 4–6 week guideline, cycle on and off if you want to keep enjoying it, and check with a doctor if you have any health conditions or notice symptoms like swelling, headaches, weakness, or unusual fatigue.If you want a similar-tasting tea for longer daily use, look for deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) versions — they remove most of the glycyrrhizin but keep some of the other benefits. Enjoy your tea safely!

A friend of a friend recommended this to me. I had been using a more expensive brand but have found the same quality and flavor with this brand. It is great for a tea to settle your stomach or for a non-caffeinated beverage. It steeps well. However, you can only get one round out of a serving, which is to be expected. Great price. I will be getting more!

Although these are expensive, they have high quality ingredients. The taste is probably not what you are going to expect. I had never had any licorice tea and wow was I surprised. It has a really great aroma that it gives off when brewing in the tea cup, and I simply love the taste. I have tried it with a bit of (fake) sugar, and without any sweetener. I really like it either way. It will certainly have a permanent place in my tea collection. Buy with confidence.

Get ready to be transported to another place. This tea is unreal! It’s so organically flavorful and peaceful. It just calms all the senses and takes me right to the great pyramids, surrounded by fire and beauty. Calms and clears my breathing, cuddles my soul. It’s all I drink now.

Love the taste.

A nice warming herb tea with good licorice flavor and a hint of natural sweetness. I like it with milk. Do be aware that licorice should not be consumed daily long-term by most people. The box makes that clear.

If you like licorice, this is for you. The flavor is full bodied and wonderful. My teenage son even likes drinking this.

Tiene un sabor muy rico,suave y dulce. ME encanto.