SASSAFRAS TEA
Steps:
- Using a heavy knife, chop up the sassafras roots or pound them with the handle until you can smell their spicy scent. Place the roots in a saucepan with the cinnamon and 6 cups of water and bring to a boil. Decrease the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes. Add the ginger and simmer for 2 minutes more.
- Line a fine-mesh strainer with a coffee filter and set over a bowl. Pour the tea through. Sweeten with maple syrup or honey to taste. Drink hot, or serve cold over ice and topped off with sparkling water.
- sassafras: the original root beer
- Root beer's flavor originally came from the roots and bark of the sassafras tree, which grows along the Eastern Seaboard. Today, however, most commercial root beer is produced with artificial flavorings, because safrole, a compound in sassafras, was deemed carcinogenic by the FDA. Nevertheless, homemade root beer and sassafras tea are still favorites in many rural kitchens and at state fairs. Above is a recipe for making the tea. Don't worry about overconsumption of safrole, though, because digging up the roots requires too much hard work to drink it in large quantities!
- On hikes in spring and summer, look for the distinctive mitten-shaped, three-fingered leaves of foot-high sassafras saplings. Dig down with a pocketknife and pull up the sapling by the root, where there's the most flavor. Don't feel bad about killing a tree; sassafras is often considered invasive because of its rapid proliferation.
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lloyd erica
[email protected]This tea is a great way to stay healthy and hydrated.
adilmushtaq toor
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of sassafras tea. It's a great way to change up my regular tea routine.
Sarfrazmalik Malik
[email protected]This tea is a great way to relax and unwind at the end of a long day.
Francisco Caba
[email protected]I made this tea for my friends and they all loved it. It's a great tea to serve at a party or gathering.
SHANTEL AKOSUA SIKA
[email protected]This tea is a great way to use up leftover sassafras leaves. It's also a delicious and healthy way to stay hydrated.
Samindra Bahadur Dhami
[email protected]I'm always looking for new tea recipes to try and this one didn't disappoint. The sassafras tea was delicious and refreshing. I'll definitely be adding this recipe to my collection.
CHAbdul Quddos
[email protected]I love the spicy flavor of sassafras tea. It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a cold winter day.
dina fe
[email protected]I've been drinking sassafras tea for years and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. It's simple to make and the tea is always delicious.
Youssef Moussa
[email protected]This tea is the perfect way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to relax and de-stress.
Sardar Ehtisham
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sassafras, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The tea was actually really good. I'll definitely be making it again.
Mb Biniyam
[email protected]This tea is amazing! The sassafras flavor is so unique and refreshing. I love drinking it hot or iced.
Ashley Renee
[email protected]I was looking for a caffeine-free tea to drink in the evening and this sassafras tea is perfect. It's soothing and relaxing.
Miriam Nare
[email protected]I've made this tea several times now and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it. It's the perfect drink to serve at a party or gathering.
Lyndy Roost
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the tea turned out bitter. I think I might have used too much sassafras root.
titu sarker
[email protected]This tea is delicious! I love the unique flavor of sassafras. It's the perfect drink to warm up with on a cold day.
Vastmacaroon10
[email protected]I've never had sassafras tea before, but I'm always up for trying new things. This recipe was simple and the tea turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.
Rita Chinasa
[email protected]Sassafras tea is one of my favorite comfort drinks. This recipe is spot-on and easy to follow. I love the earthy, slightly spicy flavor of sassafras.