Though you are likely quite familiar with the sweet sodas root beer and sarsaparilla, we’re pretty sure you can’t list off the top of your head the touted benefits of the plant sarsaparilla, or those of our unique and delicious Buddha Teas Sarsaparilla Root Tea. However, we are sure that after you discover more about sarsaparilla, after you take your first sip of our Sarsaparilla Root Tea, you’ll want to make sure your cupboard is never without this remarkable tea.

What is Sarsaparilla Tea?
Smilax officinalis … it climbs up trees in the Amazon, and spreads throughout the forests of Southeast Asia hoping to capture any light it can. Craving the dark, humid forest climate, this unusual and medicinally relevant plant is one you’ll want to get to know.

However, if you really want to know what’s the deal with sarsaparilla we’re going to have to get a little technical with you. Why? Because when you taste this sensational tea, you won’t believe that something so delicious could actually be good for you. Thus, we want you to understand the why’s behind the health claim truths.

Sarsaparilla contains a class of chemicals called Saponins … this component is what makes water foam up when shaken, kind of like soap. Bacteria and fungi create toxic waste in our bodies. Saponins work within the veins and arteries of our bodies to actually clean out toxic waste. This chemical binds and neutralizes the waste within the blood, allowing the accumulated toxins to be flushed out.

What Does Sarsaparilla Tea Taste Like?
Yummy! Amazing, actually. Smooth, sweet, like the soft drink, really, without the detriments of added sugars, colorings, preservatives, and all the other undesirable ingredients that go into making the commercially produced drink. If you like the taste of cream soda or root beer, you’re going to love this tea.

How to Make Sarsaparilla Tea?
Use clean, preferably filtered water at a boil, 205-221°. For hot tea, we like to use one teabag per 8oz water. For iced tea, use several teabags and store in refrigerator in a glass or ceramic container for up to 48 hours.