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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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A good ol timey, fine-tasting tea. A very unique blend of flavors. I've been making sassafras tea since I was little. Easy to make and worth the effort. A great country drink. Don't drink too often though as too much sassafras tea can be harmful. Prep time depends on how long it takes you to find 4 4' tall saplings :) Ingredients:
4 1/4 inches sassafras root, means 4 pieces sassafras root 1/4 to 1/2-inch inch in diameter |
2 quarts water |
sugar or honey |
Directions:
1. Gather or buy the sassafrass root. Wash roots and cut saplings off where they're green and where the root ends.
2. Bring water to a boil and add roots.
3. Simmer until the water is a deep brownish red (the darker the stronger - I like mine strong).
4. Strain into a pitcher through wire and a coffee filter if you don't want any sediment.
5. Add honey or sugar to taste.
6. Serve hot or cold (I like mine ice cold) with lemon and a sprig of mint.
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