Sassafras Tea

5.0(6)

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 :)

by Shrimptastic·published 2005-08-01

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Servings

10 serving(s)

Total time

45 min

prep 15 min

Calories / serving

0 kcal

Ingredients (3)

serves

4 1/4 inches sassafras root, means 4 pieces sassafras root 1/4 " to 1/2-inch inch in diameter
2 quarts waterwater
sugar or honeyhoney

Instructions (6 steps)

01Gather or buy the sassafrass root. Wash roots and cut saplings off where they're green and where the root ends.
02Bring water to a boil and add roots.
03Simmer until the water is a deep brownish red (the darker the stronger -- I like mine strong).
04Strain into a pitcher through wire and a coffee filter if you don't want any sediment.
05Add honey or sugar to taste.
06Serve hot or cold (I like mine ice cold) with lemon and a sprig of mint.

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