Sassafras Tea
From dixiediner 17 years ago
- 15 minutes to make
- Serves 0
We enjoy a sample of Sassafras Tea every year at the Washington Parish Free Fair. They have a pioneer homestead called Mile Branch Settlement. Here's the link http://www.freefair.com/mile_branch_scenes.htm
Ingredients
- Sassafras Roots shopping list
- water shopping list
- sugar - optional shopping list
- lemon - optional shopping list
How to make it
- Wash sassafras roots and cut into pieces about 1 - 2 inches long.
- Place in a deep boiler, cover with cold water and bring to a boil.
- Let boil for about 15 minutes.
- Strain and serve hot.
- Dilute with hot water if too strong.
- If desired, add lemon and sugar.
- Can be served as an iced beverage by adding sugar and pouring over ice.
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It has been a few years, but I remember going out to the woods in late spring/early summer and mark a young tree and wait until late fall when the tree went dormant, then dig up the plant roots. and bring it home. I could only drink 1 cup. Sassafras ...more
cherylannxo
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What a sweet memory! I think I will make my father take me out in our woods this weekend for Father's Day and remind me what the plant looks like and take some home to bring back those wonderful tastes of childhood! (It will be worth getting through...more
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love this stuff. thanks
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