CAMAS PRAIRIE

Important NEW Brewing Notes!

• Our essiac Blend is made up of 4 herbs. It is made into a nurturing tea through a simple process of extracting vital ingredients by simmering roots and herbs for  a time and then allowing the herbs to steep for several hours.

• PLEASE NOTE: OUR ESSIAC BLEND CONTAINS SHEEP SORREL WITH ROOT (25%) WHICH WILL ABSORB MORE LIQUID DURING THE BREWING PROCESS. MORE WATER WILL NEED TO BE ADDED AT THE END OF THE PROCESS. THE ROOT ALSO GIVES THE TEA A SLIGHTLY STRONGER FLAVOR. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.

• In addition the consistency of the prepared liquid may also change from batch to batch (more or less syrupy) due to the particular batch of the slippery elm bark powder, or the sheep sorrel. This is normal.
• We recommend using only stainless steel utensils when preparing this blend.
• For answers to frequently asked brewing questions click Brewing Questions tab on left.

Instructions for Preparing the Concentrate

Please Note: The measurements and yields below are approximate. For the greatest accuracy we suggest you use a small kitchen scale to measure out out our tea by weight not volume. Each batch will very by volume due to the variances in the lot and herb cut. 

 TO MAKE APPROXIMATELY ONE GALLON:

Use one gallon of fresh spring or distilled water and 4 ozs. (entire 4oz. package, or 4oz. by weight) of essiac Blend. Follow steps 1-7 below.

TO MAKE APPROXIMATELY ONE QUART:

Use one quart of fresh spring or distilled water and 1 oz. by weight (1/4 of the 4 oz. package) of essiac Blend. Follow steps 1-7 below.

 1. Shake bag or jug thoroughly before preparation to mix herbs well.

2. Bring water to boil, stir in dry blend, lower heat to simmer and cover.

3. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir. Cool.

4. Cover and refrigerate for 12 hours.

5. Return to stove, stir, bring back to boil, then lower heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir and cool to room temperature.

6. Tea will be somewhat thick. This is normal. Strain through a fine mesh strainer. Add water to make 1 quart/gallon of concentrate. Funnel liquid into clean amber glass bottles, cap.

7. Tighten cap and refrigerate. This concentrated mixture will stay fresh for 2-3 weeks if refrigerated.

Instructions to Dilute for Use

1. Shake herbal liquid concentrate to mix well. Add 2 oz. of the concentrate to 1 oz. of hot or cold water for one serving. (3 oz. of mixture=1 serving)

2. Drink one or two servings of the tea daily on an empty stomach.

Warning: Pregnant women consult your physician