Friday, June 24, 2016

Sassafras Tea

We have sassafras growing all over our land.  The leaves kind of look like a mitten.  We heard that the roots were good for making tea.  Paul went and dug some up for me.  I cut them into little pieces and steeped them for 20 minutes, then added cold water to make a gallon. 
The flavor tastes a little like root beer.  It's incredibly refreshing.  Sassafras does contain safrole, which is a carcinogen, so you want to enjoy it in small doses. 

Readers, have you ever tried sassafras tea?

15 comments:

  1. Tina Fariss BarbourJune 24, 2016 at 7:30 AM

    I have never tried it. Can you drink it hot too? I'm surprised the root and not the leaves are used for the tea.

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  2. Ginny HartzlerJune 24, 2016 at 11:45 AM

    I have never tried it, but I have heard of it. I think it's a southern thing? They look a bit like pretzel rods. What a fun thing to try, but don't drink much!

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  3. SallyJune 24, 2016 at 12:16 PM

    It seems like I did a real long time ago! I love how you experiment, and glad you like it. :)

    Have a great weekend, Lisa. Hope you don't have to work.

    xoxo

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  4. Rob-bearJune 25, 2016 at 1:41 AM

    While your neighbourhood Bear likes good tea, he's never tried sassafras. Never had contact with it at all. But thanks for trying it and reporting on your experience.

    I'll see if I can catch up with you on Twitter.

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  5. Optimistic ExistentialistJune 25, 2016 at 3:39 AM

    I shall try this someday :)

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  6. TomJune 25, 2016 at 4:55 PM

    the fall color is spectacular

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  7. AnonymousJune 25, 2016 at 6:56 PM

    It's always fun to visit here and see what you and the family are up to. I've never tasted the tea but I always loved the candy sticks when I was a kid. It's interesting to see the root; don't think I've ever seen it before. I always learn something new! Enjoy the weekend.

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  8. Sunnybrook FarmJune 25, 2016 at 9:18 PM

    I like the taste, don't remember anyone getting sick from it, probably only applies to test rats.

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  9. Terra HeckJune 26, 2016 at 3:53 AM

    It's been several years but I remember drinking sassafras tea when I was younger. My mom made it a lot. Brings back fond memories.

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  10. AodhnaitJune 26, 2016 at 9:00 AM

    Sassafras! >>>> I'm off to Google to learn more

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  11. Out on the prairieJune 26, 2016 at 4:31 PM

    I have had sapirilla

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  12. Harry FlashmanJune 26, 2016 at 11:09 PM

    Can't say that I have. Looking at those roots, I believe I would have tried it out on the chickens before I drank it!

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  13. AnnetteJune 28, 2016 at 6:02 AM

    I love the taste of root beer. It sounds like I would enjoy it. Any story about the penny next to your sassafras roots? :)

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  14. LindaJune 29, 2016 at 12:38 AM

    Yes, but I didn't make it from the roots.

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  15. An Apel a DayJune 30, 2016 at 12:09 AM

    Yummy! I've never had this, but I sure do love Root Beer.

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