The Black Drink

[txdon]

Has anyone tried this tea?

Black drink - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


There are thousands of Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria) plants on our place and I though I might give it a try. Wonder if it is marketable, the leaves make a caffeinated drink with antioxidants!

 

[rockinmywaypa]

never tried it myself but I wouldn't be using the latin name if I was trying to market it.

 

[txdon]

Ha! yep I saw that also, but "they" say it was the quantity of the hot caffeinated beverage that the indians drank for purification and that in normal volumes it is like coffee or tea.

 

[CurlyDave]

Have you tasted it?

That might be the reason it hasn't caught on...

 

[txdon]

I got some leaves roasting in the oven, I just thought I'd check TBN for any possible know warnings or side effects.

Taste test will be later.

 

[beenthere]

Good luck, and maybe the throwing up will help ya lose weight (whether you need it or not).

 

[txdon]

Of all the TBNers I would have thought beenthere would have already tried it.

The leaves are now seeping.

Last call, has anyone tried this drink???

 

[JB4310]

That Wiki article says it's caffeine content could be equal to something like 30 cups of coffee

"Its physiological effects are mainly those of massive doses of caffeine. Three to six cups of strong coffee is equal to 0.5 to 1.0 grams of caffeine; the black drink could have delivered at least this much and possibly up to 3.0 to 6.0 grams of caffeine."

Definitely wouldn't drink it at night, you'll be wigging out, gonna end up in detox

I like a cup or 2 of coffee in the morning but that's it. might be good for an energy drink before strenuous work or exercise.

Good luck, and let us know if you don't become a Mr Hyde

You're braver than I.

JB.

 

[txdon]

The color is a amber with a hint of green, the aroma is like dry hay. The taste is soothingly mellow like fresh air on an open prairie - not a strong taste like coffee or regular black tea.

The Indians used this drink to sweat for the purification and yes I am starting to get very warm, but then this is a hot drink.

 

[Scooby074]

The Black Drink and here i thought you were talking about my beloved Guinness