Sarsaparilla Tea

Sarsaparilla tastes much like sassafras or root beer, with a slightly sharper, more earthy flavor and a little like licorice. Its no wonder: sarsaparilla and root beer were among the 50 or so ingredients that went into making the Native American root tea later named root beer. To make sarsaparilla tea, simply pour a cup of boiling water over a teaspoon or two of sarsaparilla and let sit for about 30 minutes. Then strain and enjoy.