Categories: Beverages, Vegetarian 
      Yield: 4 servings 
  
      3 oz Sassafras Bark, dried             1/2 oz Ground Ginger 
      2 oz Sarsaparilla, dried               1/2 oz Ground Cinnamon 
      1 oz Dandelion Root, dried             1/4 oz Orange Peel, dried 
      1 oz Burdock Root, dried             
  
  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 tablespoons 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