Recipe: Foraged Goldenrod Tea - FarmSteady

August 28, 2017 FarmSteady

Recipe: Foraged Goldenrod Tea

Waking up with a sore throat is never fun. And in late August, when you're desperately trying to wring out every drop of summer, it feels especially cruel. Luckily a backyard field of goldenrod was there to remind me the universe wasn't actually out to get me - and that it was time for a tea party instead.

Recipe: Foraged Goldenrod Tea

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Category

Foraging

Servings

2

Prep Time

10 minutes

Author:

FarmSteady

Waking up with a sore throat is never fun. Tea always helps. Foraging goldenrod for tea is best way to brew something warm and soothing from the beautiful flowers growing in your backyard.

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Ingredients

Equipment

Foraging Tool Kit

Ingredients

2-3 goldenrod sprigs
4 cups boiling water
honey (optional)

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Directions

Cut the top 6-12" of the goldenrod, a mix of open (and soon to open) flowers and leaves are great. Pass on plants that are fully closed or have wilted flowers.

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Place goldenrod in a jar or tea pot, pour over boiling water and cover.

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Let steep for 10 minutes. Strain and drink as is, or sweeten with honey.

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Comments

Ralph Calloway - December 7, 2023
I am in Alabama and the golden rods are beginning to open up. I am 76 and started making tea last year after seeing on you tube. My kidneys cleared up and I felt better. I have arthritis real bad. The only problem I didn’t dry enough and run out two months ago. I plan on picking next week the blooms will be open. To day is 9-14-23. Thanks for your great information. I had known idea you could do this and it really helps your health. I live in the country and it’s all around me. Thanks A Million and God Bless.

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