Comments on: Sumac lemonade and why it’s so good for you https://www.theherbalspoon.com/sumac-lemonade-and-why-its-so-good-for-you/ Real food, DIY recipes, and all things herbal Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:54:39 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: Jamie https://www.theherbalspoon.com/sumac-lemonade-and-why-its-so-good-for-you/#comment-10420 Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:54:39 +0000 http://www.theherbalspoon.com/?p=2314#comment-10420 In reply to Tommy.

Thanks for the tip! I know there are a several different ways people prefer to make this. I haven’t updated the article for a while, but I’ve found in recent years that I prefer using cool water to soak them in. If the water is too hot it makes them taste almost bitter instead of sour. Thanks for sharing 🙂

]]> By: Tommy https://www.theherbalspoon.com/sumac-lemonade-and-why-its-so-good-for-you/#comment-10416 Mon, 25 Jul 2022 18:45:59 +0000 http://www.theherbalspoon.com/?p=2314#comment-10416 I’ve been making this for years, so I thought I’d offer a tip to simplify your process and have a healthier, pure drink. No need to add heat…just an unnecessary step. Try just massaging the clusters in cold water and then pouring them through a screen colander. No sweeteners added…this stuff is too good of a flavor to cheapen by sweetening and the subtle uniqueness is lost by adding other flavors. Serve cold.

]]> By: jamie https://www.theherbalspoon.com/sumac-lemonade-and-why-its-so-good-for-you/#comment-10215 Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:11:35 +0000 http://www.theherbalspoon.com/?p=2314#comment-10215 In reply to Lucille.

I’m horrible at measuring things out and always just throw things together so that’s why I didn’t clarify measurements on the concentrate! I think you’re on the right track though with what you’re doing. As long as it’s not watery tasting or bitter from over-steeping I think that would be fine. I haven’t tried it myself, but like you I’ve heard of others doing it, which is why I mentioned it 🙂 I usually steep a few hours at most, so a few days might be a little much, but if you have success with it then I say go for it. Thanks for your comment!

]]> By: Lucille https://www.theherbalspoon.com/sumac-lemonade-and-why-its-so-good-for-you/#comment-10212 Sat, 23 Jun 2018 01:37:48 +0000 http://www.theherbalspoon.com/?p=2314#comment-10212 Hi Jamie. I was wondering if you could clarify on the sumac concentrate. I have heard of that before and I use it but I haven’t found any specific directions for making it. I have filled a 1/2 gallon jar with heads and steeped them in cool water for a few days til the water was a nice deep reddish hue. I froze that and used it in smoothies but not sure I guess the directions correctly. Thanks for this article!!

]]> By: jamie https://www.theherbalspoon.com/sumac-lemonade-and-why-its-so-good-for-you/#comment-9519 Sat, 15 Jul 2017 20:24:18 +0000 http://www.theherbalspoon.com/?p=2314#comment-9519 In reply to Linda Menke.

That’s good to know! I’ve heard of y’all before, but I didn’t really know what was in it.

]]> By: jamie https://www.theherbalspoon.com/sumac-lemonade-and-why-its-so-good-for-you/#comment-9518 Sat, 15 Jul 2017 20:24:18 +0000 http://www.theherbalspoon.com/?p=2314#comment-9518 In reply to Linda Menke.

That’s good to know! I’ve heard of za’atar before, but I didn’t really know what was in it. And it sounds yummy on corn.

]]> By: Linda Menke https://www.theherbalspoon.com/sumac-lemonade-and-why-its-so-good-for-you/#comment-9478 Mon, 03 Jul 2017 14:21:02 +0000 http://www.theherbalspoon.com/?p=2314#comment-9478 Sumac is a classic condiment in the Middle East. The dried berries are ground and thyme, salt and sesame seed are added to make Za’atar which is used in cooking. We have found it delicious sprinkled on buttered sweet corn. I bought some already made, but it was high on the additives and low on sumac content. Pure ground sumac can be purchased in ethnic groceries sometimes.
The specie from the Middle East is different from out natives, but very similar and ours can be used and experimented with.

]]> By: Simone https://www.theherbalspoon.com/sumac-lemonade-and-why-its-so-good-for-you/#comment-7613 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 07:27:35 +0000 http://www.theherbalspoon.com/?p=2314#comment-7613 In reply to Jamie Marie.

Generally if touching a plant makes you sick or leaves irritated areas, it is a bad idea to take it internally.

]]> By: jamie https://www.theherbalspoon.com/sumac-lemonade-and-why-its-so-good-for-you/#comment-7549 Thu, 28 Jul 2016 00:46:30 +0000 http://www.theherbalspoon.com/?p=2314#comment-7549 In reply to Tracy • 2suitcasesandaguy.com.

I don’t have any experience using the ground sumac, but you may be able to put 2 tsps. in hot water to steep and then strain with a fine mesh sieve before adding the sweetener. It’s pretty awesome that you live in Panama! Some good friends of ours moved there last year and we hope to visit this winter 🙂

]]> By: Tracy • 2suitcasesandaguy.com https://www.theherbalspoon.com/sumac-lemonade-and-why-its-so-good-for-you/#comment-7548 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 18:41:31 +0000 http://www.theherbalspoon.com/?p=2314#comment-7548 I live in Panama (the country) and sumac doesn’t grow here. Do you have any suggestions on how to make the lemonade with the ground sumac? I was able to find a jar of it here.

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