Red Sumac tea...

[determinator]

I am interested in hearing from anyone with experience in making Red Sumac clusters into tea. I had found a stand of several of the bushes today, and want to make some tea out of them. So, I am curious as to whether anyone here has used them to make tea. Here's a link to that species, with regard to tea making...

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I'll be harvesting some of the clusters the next time I swing by there, after verifying the leaf structure as being red sumac. I'm pretty sure, though. ;D

[yooperdug]

Hmm...my daughters place has a huge field with the darned tings growing all over.
Interesting...

[Jack of all Trapping]

I like to think of myself as a tea connoisseur. I drink and make many kinds. I can't drink coffee and what it does to me ain't pleasant. . I can't access your link for some reason. May be the satellite connection. s**t happens!!! I'm on roll today!!! Red berries for the tea. They got the flavor.. Strain well. Sure cure for stomach problems. Enjoy!!!! ;D

[patricimo54]

It has been a long time ago, but I have drank it and it was good. ;D

[cam]

Aug 7, 2013 19:04:47 GMT -5 patricimo54 said:

It has been a long time ago, but I have drank it and it was good. ;D

Same here. Saw a bunch nice and healthy looking and thought about making some this weekend.

[determinator]

I got three nice cones today...I'll be making some tea, and get back on what I think of it. Here's another link to check out, computer allowing...http://www.edibleeastend.com/recipes/the-lemonade-tree-its-time-to-harvest-sumac/ ;D

[determinator]

I made the tea, and it was pretty tasty. I took some snips off of a cone, maybe 1/4 cup's worth, put it in a coffee cup, and filled with water. Put it in themicrowave for 3 minutes, and let steep for 5. Strained it into a bowl, and poured it back into the coffee cup. I don't know if that's the best way to make it, but, it seems to do the job. It tastes like hot lemonade a little, but not as tangy. High in vitamin C, they say. Give it a whirl! ;D

[Admin]

I used to drink this all the time. I'd even harvest it in the dead of winter and it still made good tea. I'd simmer the clusters and then strain it through a fabric. If you have a sore throat, Make a really stout batch and gargle with it. ;D

This brings back memories of my old days. ;D

[determinator]

I haven't had a cold or sore throat since I started drinking this stuff. Works good!

[Jmorse]

I have made it for years, and enjoy it, although I admit I usually add sugar or maple syrup to sweeten it a bit.....actually quite a bit.
I haven't made any yet this year, but the heads are prime for it.

[determinator]

Sept 7, 2013 13:33:47 GMT -5 Jmorse said:

I have made it for years, and enjoy it, although I admit I usually add sugar or maple syrup to sweeten it a bit.....actually quite a bit.
I haven't made any yet this year, but the heads are prime for it.

morse, I'm curious as to how you brew your sumac tea, and what you've found to be the best way. Thanks in advance...

[redneck315ers]

Good stuff to drink

[Jmorse]

Determinator,
All I ever do is pick the seed heads, put them in a pot of water and boil. I strain the stuff after it boils, and add the sweetener of choice at the time I put it in my glass.

[daswolter]

Be careful if you are allergic to tannens these are very high in them and cause migraines. Not fun! But they also make great trap dye wrap the clusters in an old t shirt and boil in a dye pot of water and add traps.

[kickapoohayseed]

I am not a huge fan of hot sumac tea - probably because I am so addicted to coffee. However, I love love love sumac sun tea. I fill a gallon glass jar about 1/2 full of sumac clusters and about a cup of honey, quarter 2 lemons and squeeze them into the jar then throw in the rinds. I fill it with warm water and let is seep in the sun. Chill and serve! Great stuff!
I also dry sumac berries and grind them to use as a rub with lemon pepper, garlic salt, etc for chicken but do be careful if you are prone to headaches= as mentioned, sumac has a high amount of tannins which is why they work so well for tanning hides!

[redneck315ers]

Tanning hides u say that a first for me to here