Hot-brewed yaupon holly & roasted acorn flour tea
A rich, savory highly caffeinated (but jitter-free) coffee alternative made from perennial plants native to North America (yaupon holly and acorn flour).
Servings 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp cold-leached acorn flour (oven-roasted at 350F for 30 minutes or longer if desired)
- 1 tbsp fresh or dried yaupon holly leaves, chopped
- 1 cup water, right at boiling temp
- 1/4 tsp organic stevia powder (optional)
- 1 tbsp organic whole milk or cream (optional)
Instructions
- Combine chopped yaupon leaves and roasted acorn flour in sauce pan (or tea making device like an infuser). Pour near-boiling water over the ingredients, stir, and cover. Let steep 5 minutes, stirring a few times as the ingredients steep.
- Strain out leaves and acorn flour and pour drink into a coffee cup. Add stevia/sweetener and dairy to desired taste. Serve warm or iced and enjoy!