Sassafras Tea
This old-fashioned Appalachian sassafras tea is brewed with fresh or dried root bark. A warm, earthy, reddish tea with a deep-rooted history and nostalgic comfort.
Ingredients
- - 2–3 sticks fresh or dried sassafras root or bark
- - 4–6 cups water
- - Optional: honey or maple syrup
- - Optional: cinnamon stick or citrus peel
Instructions
- Rinse and peel fresh sassafras bark if foraged.
- Add bark and water to pot, bring to boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- Strain and pour into mugs. Sweeten if desired.
Notes
- Enjoy in moderation due to safrole content.
- Look for safrole-free versions from trusted suppliers.
- Delicious hot or iced.
- Look for safrole-free versions from trusted suppliers.
- Delicious hot or iced.