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Hot-brewed yaupon holly & roasted acorn flour

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).

Course Drinks
Keyword acorn drink, acorn flour, coffee alternative, yaupon holly
Prep Time 10 minutes
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

  1. 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.

  2. 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!