text: The complex flavor of hoja santa is not so easily described ; it has been compared to eucalyptus , licorice , sassafras , anise , nutmeg , mint , tarragon , and black pepper .
simplified: The difficult taste of Hoja santa is not easy to describe . It has been compared to eucalyptus , licorice , sassafras , anise , nutmeg , mint , tarragon , and black pepper .