500g sliced licorice, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. Picture of licorice, light fruit licorice, root licyrrhiza licorice, licorice slices

On the vast and boundless wilderness where heaven and earth meet, amidst the rolling winds and sands, grows a famous Chinese medicinal herb – licorice,
It is like a guardian spirit of the wilderness, silently emitting charm. Stepping into that wilderness, under the deep blue sky, there is an endless wilderness scenery.
The scorching sun is like fire, roasting the earth. The soil beneath my feet is interwoven with gravel and loess, seemingly barren and barren, but it is precisely the paradise where licorice takes root.
The strong wind howls all year round, and the licorice plants stand firm in it, their slender leaves rustling in the wind,
Like whispering to the wilderness. There is a huge temperature difference between day and night here, with the scorching heat of the day alternating with the coolness of the night,
Promote the accumulation of sugar and nutrients in the underground roots and stems of licorice, creating its flavor and superior quality,
Every licorice plant has gone through the vicissitudes of time, carrying the powerful force of the wilderness. Its surface texture is profound, and its color is ancient and heavy.

Licorice, as a perennial herbaceous plant, has an extraordinary growth trajectory. In spring, there are slight signs of warming in the wilderness,
Licorice awakens from its slumber, stubbornly breaking through the hard soil and sprouting tender green new shoots, embarking on a new round of life struggle.
In the hot and dry summer, it relies on its developed root system, deeply rooted underground, and searches for water sources everywhere,
Leaves work hard under the scorching sun to carry out photosynthesis, providing continuous energy for plant growth.
Autumn is a critical period for the growth of licorice, as the roots and stems accelerate and sugar becomes more abundant, as if preparing a “sweet reserve” for the cold winter.
Winter arrives, and all things lie dormant. The roots and stems of licorice overwinter safely under the frozen soil, and new shoots emerge the following year,
Year after year, thriving in the harsh desert environment, writing a tenacious and unyielding life legend

A herbalist familiar with the habits of licorice is like a kindred spirit in the wilderness. During the excavation, they wore bamboo hats and carried cloth bags,
Facing the sandstorm and venturing deep into the heart of the wilderness. With rich experience, accurately locate licorice in the vast wilderness.
When digging, hold a special shovel and carefully insert it into the soil, loosen the soil around the roots and stems, and gently lift it,
Dig out the licorice completely. They specifically selected licorice plants that have been growing for many years and have thick stems for harvesting,
These plants have been polished over time, with richer ingredients and a deep reverence for nature,
Ensure that every licorice plant brought back is a product of Wasteland Essence

The licorice harvested and processed follows ancient natural methods. In the sorting process, carefully remove attached weeds and dust,
Restore the pure appearance of licorice. The drying area is selected in a well ventilated and sunny place, and licorice is spread flat on the drying rack,
The strong wind of the wilderness interacts with the scorching sunlight, quickly taking away moisture, and the color of licorice becomes even more golden and translucent,
The inner sweetness also becomes more mellow, as if condensing the warmth and vastness of the wilderness together,
From the wilderness to the human world in its true state

Dried licorice should not be overlooked during storage. Dry wooden boxes or sealed pottery jars become its “safe haven”,
Placed indoors in a dry, dark, and temperature stable place, away from moisture, high temperatures, and insect infestations.
With such careful care, licorice can maintain its initial flavor for a long time, no matter when it is turned on,
The sweetness that originates from the wilderness will float out, making people feel as if they have returned to that vast wilderness,
Experience the majestic gifts of nature

Eating licorice and embarking on a journey of wilderness on the tip of your tongue. Take appropriate amount of licorice and boil it with snow pear into soup,
The sweet of snow pear and the sweet of licorice blend with each other. After simmering in low heat, the soup is fresh and refreshing,
Every bite feels like carrying the gentle breeze of the wilderness, moistening the lungs and heart, as if absorbing the warm power of the wilderness;
Or grind licorice into powder, blend it into pastry making, and the baked pastry emits a faint sweet aroma,
Take a bite, the delicate taste hides the flavor of the wilderness, which is present in daily diet,
Connect your body and mind closely with the wilderness, and savor the endless charm brought by licorice, the spiritual essence of the wilderness