hi, I live in Italy and licorice is quite common here. They make small candies 100% licorice with no Sugar added, just by making a very strong tea and letting it boil and concentrate until it thickens to a pure black matter which is then cooled and broken in small pieces. It has a wonderful flavor. It tastes pretty sweet on the back of your tongue, but it is also somewhat bitter (kinda coffee bitterness). I will very pleased to ship you some in an envelope if you wish, it is worth trying! I guess it would not take more thaN A FEW days to reach you, just let me know !