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Category : Beverages & Teas
Region : Northeast ~ Great Lakes
Rating : 1
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Birch Beer (more like tea)
Contributor : Added by Administrator
Tribal Affiliation : Akwesasne mohawk
Orgin of Recipe : Offered by Justin Crowfox haner ... who learned this from my Father
Type of Dish : Contemporary & Traditional
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Ingredients
- Two to three handfulls of BLACK birch twigs
- about 3-4 quarts spring water
- sugar to taste
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Directions
Boil birch in water until water is a dark red or brown color.This will take a while so be patient. When it is a good color, sift out all bark and twig residue.Mix in sugar to desired sweetness. Chill and serve ice cold.
Note: Black birch is not found in alot of areas very often so some people may have to find someone who can get it for you.
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