Sassafras Tea (Papa'S Recipe) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 lb. sassafras roots
sugar to taste
pinch of soda
1 gal. water (approximately)

Preparation

Wash sassafras roots well and cut into 2 or 3-inch pieces.
Add roots to 1/2 gallon water.
Bring to a boil.
Add soda and boil for 30 minutes.
Remove from heat.
After mixture cools, strain tea from roots.
Add sugar and 1/2 gallon water (or as needed).
Serve hot.
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