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Original Essiac Recipe

A comforting herbal tea derived from a blend of powerful ingredients known for their health benefits.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Herbal
Calories: 25
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 ounce dried burdock root
  • 1 ounce dried sheep sorrel
  • 1 ounce dried slippery elm bark
  • 1 ounce dried turkey rhubarb root
  • 4 cups water

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Measuring cups
  • Wooden spoon
  • Strainer or cheesecloth
  • Glass jar for storage

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the dried burdock root, sheep sorrel, slippery elm bark, and turkey rhubarb root.
  2. Pour in 4 cups of water over the herbs.
  3. Turn the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the tea simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. After simmering, remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the tea through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
  6. Let the tea cool to room temperature before transferring it to a glass jar.
  7. Serve the tea warm or chill it in the fridge to enjoy cold.
  8. If you have leftover tea, store it in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Notes

Feel free to sweeten with honey or add lemon for extra flavor. Always use high-quality dried herbs for the best taste.