If desired, the following can be added to the original boil but they are not needed: 2 cloves, 1 Tablespoon licoriceroot, 1 Tablespoon grated ginger root, 1 Tablespoon hops flowers, 1 teaspoon of anise or fennel
Sometimes I like to add a little honey when I drink it or a teaspoon of licoriceroot to the recipe but I love the creamy bitter flavor of this drink without sweetener.