Sassafras Tea
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Servings: 1
Categories:
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Ingredients:
4.00 Average-sized sassafras
Roots
1.00 ga Water Directions:
You can gather the roots for sassafras tea anytime of year, but the
roots should be young and tender. Chop the young roots from the tree
and wash them in cold water. Scrape off the outer layer of bark. The
bark can also be used to make tea, but the roots are better. They can
be used dry or green. Bring the roots to a boil in water. The longer
they boil, the stronger the tea. To make a gallon, boil 4
average-sized roots in a gallon of water for 15-20 minutes. Strain
and drink hot or iced, sweetened with sugar or honey.
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