Lemon, Osmanthus and Licorice Tea

Why people make this tea

Bad breath is often just a matter of oral hygiene, but it can also point to something else — gum disease, tonsil stones, rhinitis, or a digestive issue. Nourilo’s honest advice: if a cleaning and brushing only freshens things for a short while before the odour comes back strong, look further into the cause. For people who tend toward strong breath — late nights, lots of spicy and pungent food — this fragrant lemon, osmanthus and licorice tea is a pleasant daily helper. Osmanthus brews into a lovely, sweet-scented cup and is traditionally enjoyed to help freshen the mouth.

Method

1. Put all the ingredients in a teapot.
2. Pour in fresh boiling water.
3. Steep, covered, for about 5 minutes, then drink.

Nourilo’s Tips

This tea is fragrant and mellow and can be enjoyed year-round, and it is especially pleasant in the cooler “store and nourish” months of autumn and winter. Gentle and warming, it makes a soothing cup that anyone — men, women, young and old — can enjoy regularly.