Yogi Tea Egyptian Licorice Tea - 16 Tea Bags per Pack (4 Packs) - Organic Licorice Tea Bags - Includes Licorice Root, Cinnamon Bark, Orange Peel, Ginger Root, Cardamom Pod & More

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!

Great taste, love this tea!

Outrageous tea and don’t forget to read the little labels!

This is the only tea I have found that I really like. Look at these ingredients (all organic): licorice root, cinnamon bark orange peel, ginger root, cardamom pod, black pepper, clove bud. You can drink it hot or cold. It's not always available in the stores here.

This is my afternoon tea. Love love love the flavor. All the Yogi teas are good but this is my favorite.

I have this when I want something sweet-tasting when a dessert is not appropriate. There is a warning on the box from the manufacturer that says not recommended for pregnant, high blood pressure, or daily use beyond 4-6 weeks. It has licorice root, cassia cinnamon, cassia cinnamon oil, and clove in it. You can research those ingredients and see why it is for occasional use. But for occasional "sweets" cravings during my fasting window, I do like it. I have another one with fennel from a different company that doesn't have this warning and it also tastes sweet without stevia or sugar.

Well packed and delicious hot or cold if you love black licorice!!👍👍