Well, on a cloudy day, you will want to resort to brewing the staghorn sumac berries with the heated water method, as described in the previous post. The sun tea approach will work on a better chosen day. Because the staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina) is in the cashew family (Anacardiaceae), you may want to take precautions before sampling this if you have any allergies to nuts, especially cashews. You can rub a red berry on the back of your hand; check to see if you have any skin irritation the next day. If you have no allergies, you can try this beverage. Without any sweetener added, this drink makes a tart, yet subtle, and refreshingly clean impression. The enchanting pale pink color suggests its subtlety. If you need sweetener, you could add a few drops of honey. Technically, this drink would be a classified as a tisane rather than an actual tea, but that will be the subject of another blog.