How to Brew Slippery Elm

Mild and slightly sweet, forming a smooth, mucilaginous texture in water.

Catalogued origin is North America; the tree ranges from Texas to Manitoba and Florida to Quebec.

Here is how to brew Slippery Elm for a clean, full-flavoured cup. One ingredient. Nothing added.

How to Brew Slippery Elm

1. Measure 2g of Slippery Elm into your cup or teapot per 250 ml of water.
2. Heat fresh, filtered water to 95-100 C.
3. Add the Slippery Elm to the water, bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes.
4. Strain and serve.

Tips

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; keep tightly sealed after opening.

Tasting Notes

Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra), the inner bark simmered as a traditional herbal tea.

• Taste: Woody And Earthy
• Aroma: Mild, Warm, Woody
• Body: Smooth And Mellow
• Colour: Soft Amber Brew
• Bark: Whole Dried Inner Bark
• Use: Traditional Herbal Tea