Licorice...tea!

I went to my local grocery store a couple years ago looking for herbal tea. I picked up a box of tea that said, "herbal" but didn't keep reading. (Yeah, it's ridiculous) However, I'm so glad I didn't keep reading because if I did I wouldn't have gotten it especially since I don't like licorice candy. I picked up Licorice tea and I LOVE the taste. I never put sugar in my tea except Chai but even if I did, I wouldn't have needed it because Licorice tea has a sweet aftertaste. I did a little research to find out if there are any benefits to drinking Licorice tea and I found quite a few:

• Who needs coffee? This is a great pick-me-up and reduces fatigue
  
• Soothes sore throats and helps with coughs by breaking down mucus.
• Mild laxative
• Improves the efficacy of the digestive system
• Helps to control blood sugar
• Eases menstrual cramps, pms, irritability, and bloating.
• Slows down the process of plaque in the arteries thus helping to prevent heart disease.
• Helps to alleviate headaches
• Quenches thirst
• Healing properties for stomach ulcers
• Helps to lower cholesterol 

 Try it out! You may actually like it despite the name.