Sassafras root bark, the legendary herb behind root beer's signature warmth, arrives as pure cut-and-sifted loose material ready for your kitchen experiments. Nelson's Tea brings this storied botanical—treasured since the 1500s—in its most authentic, unadorned form. 🍃 At a Glance Form Cut & Sifted Loose Root Bark Size 16 oz Resealable Bag Purity 100% Pure, No Fillers or Additives Origin Sassafras albidum 🌸 Ingredients Story 🌿 Ingredients StoryHand-selected Sassafras albidum root bark, cut and sifted to the ideal coarse texture for blending, brewing, and crafting. Nelson's Tea sources with intention and processes with care—nothing more, nothing less. 🏛️ A Historical FavoriteThe warm, anise-like aroma that sparked European fascination in the 1500s. From colonial kitchens to modern craft brewing, sassafras remains a beloved foundation for homemade root beer and aromatic blends. ✨ Pure & IntentionalNaturally caffeine-free and free from artificial flavors. Perfect for culinary experimentation, spice blending, and the meditative ritual of craft tea making. 🌿 Naturally Caffeine-Free✋ Coarse-Cut for Crafting🤝 Small-Batch Integrity ☕ Brewing Guide 🍵 Best For Homemade root beer recipes, spice blends, aromatic broths, and custom herbal infusions 🌡️ Storage Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct light in the resealable bag 🎯 Pairing Herbs Complements sarsaparilla, licorice root, and other warming botanicals beautifully 👥 Maker Nelson's Tea, handcrafted small-batch since 2012 in Indianapolis 🍯 Pairs Beautifully With 🍺 Homemade Root BeerBlend with complementary roots and spices for the classic warm, complex flavor that defined generations of craft brewing. 🥤 Aromatic ShrubInfuse into vinegar-based syrups for sophisticated, old-fashioned shrubs with unmistakable depth. 🌿 Custom Spice BlendLayer with other loose botanicals to create personalized tea blends and warming broth foundations. 🎯 Made For This is for the home herbalist, craft brewer, and culinary explorer who values authenticity and pure ingredients. It's for those who enjoy the ritual of blending their own creations from whole botanicals. — Why We Selected This —Nelson's Tea has been handcrafting small-batch loose-leaf offerings since 2012, guided by a commitment to purity and no artificial flavors. Sassafras root bark, in its most essential form, deserves nothing less than intention and care. 📦 Product Details Brand Nelson's Tea Item Form Loose Cut & Sifted Root Bark Unit Count 16 Ounce Tea Variety Sassafras albidum Available Sizes 1 oz, 2 oz, 4 oz, and 16 oz Statements regarding traditional tea benefits are not evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. ✅ Quality Guarantee Damaged, wrong, or lost? We'll make it right. 🔒 Secure Checkout Encrypted payment, trusted by Shopify. 📦 Tracked Shipping Every order ships with tracking. Why Tea Lovers Choose Steep Society ✓ Hand-CuratedEvery tea & tool is selected for quality — not mass-listed. ✓ Brew-Ready GuidanceClear steeping notes so you get the perfect cup. ✓ Real SupportQuestions? Our team replies within 24-48 hours. 📬 Shipping & Delivery: Your order ships with tracking and a confirmation email. Delivery times vary by destination — see our shipping policy for estimates. Covered by our quality guarantee.