Beverages

Labrador Tea (Woodland Tea)

Name: Labrador Tea (Woodland Tea)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 48 min
Total time: 1 h 3 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Quebecois
Ingredients: 500 ml water; 1 15-20 dried Labrador tea leaves (Ledum groenlandicum); 1 Honey or maple syrup to taste

1h 3min4 servingsMedium

Traditional Quebec recipe: Labrador Tea (Woodland Tea). A beloved classic from Quebec's rich culinary heritage.

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Ingredients

500 ml water
1 15-20 dried Labrador tea leaves (Ledum groenlandicum)(Ledum groenlandicum)
1 Honey or maple syrup to taste

Instructions

1
Bring the water to a boil.
2
Remove from heat and add the Labrador tea leaves.
3
Let steep for 5-10 minutes, depending on desired strength.
4
Strain into a cup.
5
Sweeten with honey or maple syrup if desired.
6
Serve hot. Historical note: This infusion was traditionally used by Indigenous peoples and fur trappers (coureurs des bois).