Leningrad Licorice Coffee

Ingredients

Ground coffee

2 tablespoons

Licorice root

1 teaspoon, dried and chopped

Water

2 cups

Milk

1 cup

Sugar

to taste

Instructions

1. Begin by gathering your ingredients, ensuring your licorice root is dried and chopped for optimal infusion.
2. In a coffee filter or French press, combine the ground coffee and chopped licorice root.
3. Boil 2 cups of water and carefully pour it over the coffee and licorice mixture, allowing the flavors to meld.
4. Let the mixture steep for 4-5 minutes, allowing the licorice to impart its sweet, herbal notes into the coffee.
5. While the coffee is steeping, pour 1 cup of milk into a small saucepan and heat over low heat until warm, but not boiling.
6. After steeping, remove the coffee and licorice mixture from the coffee maker or French press and pour the brewed coffee into your favorite cup.
7. Add sugar to taste, stirring until fully dissolved.
8. Gently pour the warm milk into the coffee, stirring lightly to combine the flavors.
9. Serve hot and enjoy your aromatic Leningrad Licorice Coffee!