Jul 14 2026

Sumac Tea Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

A refreshing tea made from sumac.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Sumac

    In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.

  2. 2

    Steep the Sumac

    Once the water is boiling, add 1 cup of dried sumac berries. Remove from heat and let steep for about 15-20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Strain the Tea

    After steeping, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a teapot or serving pitcher.

  4. 4

    Sweeten the Tea

    Add honey or your preferred sweetener to taste, stirring well to combine.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve hot or chilled over ice. Garnish with lemon slices if desired.

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