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Post by Lamebeaver on Sept 9, 2016 9:15:17 GMT -8
Hudson's Bay tea...I'm not sure exactly what it was I'd never heard of it, and now we both know Hudson's Bay tea whenever we were over on the Olympic peninsula. I'm not sure exactly what it was cabinorganic.com/tag/hudson-bay-tea/
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Post by rebeccad on Sept 9, 2016 12:55:35 GMT -8
Yup, Lamebeaver --that's the stuff. Funny that I still remember how the leaves look after all this time.
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Post by bp2go on Sept 10, 2016 14:30:03 GMT -8
This thread just caught my attention, so here are a few details: Wintergreen happens to be in the same family* as what is typically called Labrador tea. These two plants are in Ericaceae (Heath) family. It's easy to imagine the Olympic Peninsula as a great source, but so are the foothills of the Sierra, as well as lots of places im North America! Like Labrador! In the West we have Western Labrador Tea (Rhododendron columbianum) and yes, rhododendrons are in the Heath family. All of these plants are found in moist, acidic soils, as are huckleberries and blueberries, etc. All Heath family stuff. I confess, I have walked past Labrador tea many times, photographing the flowers and foliage but never considered it as something to try! My loss. But echo's mention of Oregon Myrtle, aka California Bay, is Umbellularia californicia, closely related to the true bay trees. The leaves are strong-scented; people often find it disagreeable, but yes, it works in spaghetti sauce. * For clarity, "wintergreen" is a general name for several plants that just stay green, but I'll assume the mention here is for a plant in the Genus Pyrolaceae, a sub family in Ericaceae. I know, all you wanted was a cuppa, then I came along. Sorry.
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Post by Coolkat on Sept 10, 2016 17:24:47 GMT -8
I know, all you wanted was a cuppa, then I came along. Sorry. As always I've enjoyed your explanations.
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Post by ecocentric on Sept 10, 2016 17:40:01 GMT -8
Keep in mind that there are toxic Ericaceae, such as mountain laurel, some rhododendrons and azaleas.
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Post by bp2go on Sept 10, 2016 18:38:56 GMT -8
there are toxic Ericaceae Good point. I was speaking specifically (as best I could, the Pyrola sp. being a guess ), and I thought I'd add that the western species of Labrador tea used to be Ledum glandulosum, so many ID books will still call it that. But only a few years ago it was renamed as Rhododendron columbianum. I'm sure guides in other parts will show Ledum ssp. While waiting to print new editions with whatever Rhododendron ssp. Names they now have. Just an N.B. For anyone with an older book.
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Post by walkswithblackflies on Sept 13, 2016 8:51:32 GMT -8
Don't boil the water. Heat it to close to boiling, remove from heat, then add leaves. Boiling-temperature water can sometimes release compounds that hot water does not.
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Post by bushmaster on Nov 16, 2021 12:35:19 GMT -8
Tea from the needles of a white pine is tasty and full of vitamin C
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Post by ErnieW on Nov 16, 2021 18:49:42 GMT -8
I am not a tea person but I would think any leave that is still green with chlorophyll would tend to brew something that tastes like grass.
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Post by desert dweller on Nov 17, 2021 9:59:13 GMT -8
Mormon Tea is found all over the Southwest. I see it all the time. But, haven't tried to brew it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2021 17:18:34 GMT -8
I find Twinings tea growing in my grocery store. Any tips for that?
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Post by tallgrass on Nov 28, 2021 14:22:12 GMT -8
Mormon Tea is found all over the Southwest. I see it all the time. But, haven't tried to brew it. Definitely one to avoid if you have heart problems or want to sleep at night. Both Grape & raspberry/blackberry leaves taste like their fruit and can be used as a fruity tea or eaten straight up. Tea from a lot of Rose family trees (cherries especially, but apples too) where you incorporate some of the bark cambium will include a nice dose of hydrogen-cyanide. It'll sooth a scratchy or sore throat. Hence cough syrups traditionally are cherry flavored.
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