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COMMENT:
Blackberries were found growing wild through
out the South during the Civil War, and many families made these
two beverages for enjoyment and medicinal uses.
Blackberry Tea
METHOD:
Pick blackberry leaves and dry them.
When you want to make tea, just crumble 2 teaspoons of leaves in
one cup of boiling water. Steep for 5-10 minutes, and you have blackberry
tea.
Blackberry Cordial
METHOD:
Mash and strain blackberries. Put the juice on to boil in a glass
or enameled pot. Skim it well, and to each gallon of juice, put
three pounds of sugar and a quart of brandy. Press cloves in mortar
and pestle or with the bottom of a frying pan to release essential
oils and add to taste along with 1 cinnamon stick.
Note: This was valuable as a medicine for children in summer and
was often used because of its binding qualities.
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