Sumac Tea Recipe
Sumac Tea is a refreshing herbal drink that can be made using fresh or dried sumac. It can be made using just 3 ingredients and 2 minutes of active working time. Make it using my easy recipe.
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Mohit traveled to Dubai last week, and I got him to get me some sumac powder from there. The spices sold in Dubai’s markets are top-notch, and I try to stock up on my supplies whenever we travel there. Last time, I made Sumac lemonade, which was loved by all. So, this time, I decided to give this sumac-flavored tea a try.
This recipe is a simple way to incorporate sumac spice.
About Sumac Tea
Sumac Tea is a refreshing beverage made from sumac powder or fresh sumac berries, water, and a sweetener. It is not a tea but a tisane (herbal tea), with no tea leaves added.
This tart and citrusy drink is my favorite for sipping on hot summer days when the sun is soaring and the body needs constant hydration.
You can also serve this vegan and gluten-free soothing tea hot on cold winter days, alongside your breakfast, or as an evening treat.
In this post, I am sharing a recipe for sumac tea made using sumac powder; however, you can also learn how to make sumac tea using sumac berries in this post.
Ingredients
Sumac powder, water, and sweetener are the only three ingredients to make this sumac tea.
Dried Sumac powder can be found in the spice section of most large grocery stores and online on platforms like Amazon. When purchasing sumac, ensure it doesn’t contain salt or other additives.
You can use any sweetener, such as honey (not vegan), sugar, maple syrup, or agave nectar, to sweeten the tea. Sugar-free substitutes, such as stevia or monk fruit, are also effective options.
Use ½ brewed black tea or green tea and ½ water in the recipe to make a variation. You can also add hot water, tea leaves, and sumac to a pitcher and let it sit in the sun for 2-3 hours to make a sumac sun tea.
How To Make Sumac-Flavored Tea Recipe – Step By Step
Step 1: Add 2 tablespoon of ground sumac to a pitcher.
Step 2: Add 1 liter of cold water to the pitcher and stir well.
Step 3: Refrigerate the mixture for 12 to 16 hours.
Step 4: Pour the liquid into another pitcher through a coffee filter, nut milk bag, or layered cheesecloth to remove the sumac particles.
The tea is now ready.
Step 5: Add a few ice cubes to tall serving glasses and pour the tea over the ice.
Step 6: Add the sweetener of your choice and stir until well combined.
Step 7: Garnish with a mint sprig and serve immediately.
This tea can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days in a covered glass container.
Pro Tips By Neha
You can make it into an adult drink by adding a splash of vodka, white rum, or tequila.
You can heat up the brewed tea if you like to sip on hot tea.
Add some lemon juice if you prefer a tangier drink.
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Sumac Tea Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ground sumac
- 4 cups water
- sweetener (honey, sugar, maple syrup etc, as required)
Instructions
- Add ground sumac to a pitcher.
- Add water to the pitcher and stir well. Refrigerate for 12-16 hours.
- Pour the liquid into another pitcher through a nut milk bag, coffee filter, or a layered cheesecloth to remove solids. The tea is now ready.
- Add a few ice cubes to tall serving glasses and pour the tea over the ice.
- Add the sweetener of your choice and stir well.
- Garnish with a mint sprig and serve immediately.
What if I know some places to pick it? Can I just put the berries in a blender or juicer? I’m in Toronto & none of our stores (At least the ones my mom shops at.) sell ground sumac. Now, knowing that I haven’t ground any sumac, I can’t judge your recipe just yet.
Ground sumac is easily available online on Amazon. If you want to use fresh berries, then look out for recipe that are made using them. I hope this helps.
I have found my local Asian market’s are wonderful culinary assets for the hard to find “I need to try this”.
Also, sumac grows wild in America. Now you know what to take to your mortar & postal while camping.
Thank you for posting this exotic, easy, & fast recipe my grandchildren (curious about sumac) & I will try this evening.
Stay Blessed!
Thanks Joanna. Do let me how the recipe turned out for you.