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Post by parson on Aug 28, 2010 11:20:14 GMT -5
How many of you like sassafras tea? I usually have a supply of roots around, and I like to drink it sweet & iced!
I'm just about to talk myself into brewing up a pot! ;D
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Post by drs on Aug 28, 2010 12:17:51 GMT -5
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Post by parson on Aug 28, 2010 12:28:58 GMT -5
That is an interesting site. After reading some it I will not dab any of this stuff behind my ears! Nor will I force feed massive amounts of it to my rats.
But I do enjoy drinking it once in a while.
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Post by irishhunter on Aug 28, 2010 14:34:03 GMT -5
I just cut a Sasafras tree yesterday that had uprooted itself.
How would I go about making tea? The roots are exposed and I have an entire tree
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Post by throbak on Aug 28, 2010 14:42:00 GMT -5
make sure its red, boil a little first to see if it makes tea the white doesnt
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Post by parson on Aug 28, 2010 15:41:21 GMT -5
I only use the roots. I've heard that they are best when the tree is dormant in the winter. That's the only time that I'll harvest any.
I chip the root with a knife of hatchet, boil it, then strain it. I'll usually use a smaller pan. boil roots several times, until color is mostly gone.
Just experiment with it. Some like it stronger- others weaker. Sweeten to taste.
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Post by Decatur on Aug 28, 2010 21:24:21 GMT -5
Man, I haven't had a cup of sassafrass tea since I was a kid. I used to harvest it with my grandpa and great grandpa.
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Post by duff on Aug 29, 2010 18:32:01 GMT -5
I have to give them a shot. It's been a long time since I had any. I always break a twig and smell it while out walking around.
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Post by derrick on Aug 30, 2010 0:36:59 GMT -5
I can stomach the tea as long as it has about 10 packets of sweet n low in it! I know my father-in-law has some of the roots in his barn, but he gives them to a couple old ladies who make walking canes out of them.
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Aug 30, 2010 6:38:42 GMT -5
Good stuff!
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Post by kevin1 on Feb 6, 2011 12:27:48 GMT -5
I haven't had a batch of sassafras tea for a long time, maybe it's time to go collect some roots. Luv me some sassafras tea!
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