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Ingredients
3 oz. Sassafras Bark, dried2 oz. Sarsaparilla, dried
1 oz. Dandelion Root, dried
1 oz. Burdock Root, dried
1/2 oz. Ground Ginger
1/2 oz. Ground Cinnamon
1/4 oz. Orange Peel, dried
Directions
This sweet, bracing drink from Rosemary Gladstar Slick is reminiscent of old-fashioned root beer, due to the sassafras. It has a cleansing, revivifying effect from the dandelion, burdock and sarsaparilla. Mix together all ingredients and store in a tightly closed container. In a large pot combine 1 quart of water and 4 Tbs. of dry mixture. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey or stevia (also called sweet herb") if desired. Makes about 4 cups Variation: For iced tea chill the simmered mixture then dilute it with 1 quart of sparkling water. Serve over ice with a twist of orange peel. Source: Vegetarian Times April 1993 Shared by: Norman R. Brown From: Bob Emert "s
