Liquorice Root Sticks

Our liquorice root sticks are the real deal, and only the best will do. These outstanding roots come from Calabria in southern Italy — home to the finest liquorice in the world — harvested and sun-dried the traditional way. Nothing added, nothing taken away: just the pure root, naturally sweet. Sold in packs of 5.

The Natural Wonder of Liquorice Root

Liquorice root got its name in antiquity. Glycyrrhiza glabra — Latin for “the sweet root” — is up to fifty times sweeter than sugar, thanks to a natural compound called glycyrrhizin. It’s one of the oldest known plants in traditional use, chewed and brewed across cultures for thousands of years, and it remains the subject of ongoing scientific research. Calabria’s soil and climate produce roots prized for centuries as the best there is — and once you’ve tried them, you’ll taste why.

Saint Valentine’s began with a stick of liquorice root. Travelling in India in the eighties, our founder Erling met a yogi who claimed that a stick of liquorice, a little movement, and a moment of mindfulness could change your day. He was right. We’ve been introducing liquorice root to kids and families at festivals ever since — over thirty years of first-timers pulling a face, then coming back for more.

Simply pop a stick in your mouth and chew until the end becomes juicy and sweet. Or make a soothing drink: shave off a little of the bark and steep a stick in a mug of hot water.

Recipes

Liquorice Root Tea Recipe

A Natural Choice

You’ve made a great choice — natural liquorice root is the sweetest in many ways. Another great liquorice from your favourite online liquorice shop; enjoy them and give us a star rating on the review tab next door.

Why You’ll Love Them

• Genuine Calabrian liquorice root — the world’s finest
• Pack of 5 sun-dried sticks
• 100% natural — just the root, nothing else
• Naturally sweet, no added sugar
• Chew it, or brew it into a soothing tea
• A festival favourite with kids and families since 1994
• Vegetarian and vegan friendly