7 Days to Die: How to Make Goldenrod Tea

7 Days to Die: How to Make Goldenrod Tea

As a seasoned survivor in the post-apocalyptic world of 7 Days to Die, I can’t stress enough the importance of Goldenrod Tea in my survival kit. This humble concoction has saved my hide more times than I care to remember, especially during those harrowing early game stages when resources are scarce and every decision counts.


In 7 Days to Die, you’ll find a variety of crafting recipes that can help you survive more easily. One crucial concoction to acquire, particularly during the early stages of the game, is Goldenrod Tea. This brew is not only effective for hydration but also for treating illnesses. Luckily, the materials required to prepare it are readily available near you.

In the game 7 Days to Die, it’s important to note that creating Goldenrod Tea requires a specific level of Cooking Skill and some essential tools. The good news is that it’s not overly costly to produce, and you can gather the necessary components relatively quickly through exploration and leveling up. However, knowing where to find these ingredients initially can significantly streamline the process for you. Moreover, as your game progresses, you’ll be able to craft Goldenrod Tea using ingredients found within your base itself.

How to Craft Goldenrod Tea in 7 Days to Die

7 Days to Die: How to Make Goldenrod Tea

To prepare Goldenrod Tea in 7 Days to Die, it’s essential that you acquire a Cooking Pot initially. This means your first task involves locating one. You can find Cooking Pots at various Points of Interest (POIs), purchase one from a Trader, or craft one yourself. However, searching for one in the wild is often the simplest approach as buying and crafting your own may be costly initially.

You need one Goldenrod Flower and one Water to craft Goldenrod Tea. You can find the flowers all over the Forest Biome and harvest them by punching them or hitting them with a weapon. They’ve got a golden hue to them, which is different from the grass and Chrysanthemum flowers. You can either buy Water from traders, find it as loot in towns and POIs, or you can make it yourself. To make Water, you just need to boil Murky Water at your campfire.

7 Days to Die: How to Make Goldenrod Tea

Once you’ve gathered your Cooking Pot and your ingredients, the missing piece is a solid understanding of Level 4 Cooking Techniques. To enhance your Cooking Skill, consider reading the Home Cooking Weekly Crafting Magazine. You can obtain this magazine during your explorations, by purchasing it from traders, or as a reward for accomplishing quests. With all the necessary items at hand, the final step is to prepare the tea. Here’s how you can do that:

  1. Interact with your Campfire.
  2. Navigate to “Drink” in the left-side menu.
  3. Click on Goldenrod Tea.
  4. Click “Cook” underneath the image of the drink.

Furthermore, ensure you have an adequate supply of firewood to keep your campfire going and cook the goldenrod tea. Since goldenrod tea requires about 140 seconds to boil, make sure you have enough wood to last that duration (or more if you plan to brew additional tea). You can monitor your fuel levels by checking the “Fuel” option in the menu on the right side.

How to Farm Goldenrod Tea

7 Days to Die: How to Make Goldenrod Tea

In the advanced stages of the game 7 Days to Die, you’ll find yourself capable of farming cooking ingredients. One such ingredient is Goldenrod Flowers. To cultivate these, require two essential items: a Goldenrod Seed and a Farm Plot Block. After securing both, place the Goldenrod Seed within the Farm Plot Block. In approximately three days in-game time, you’ll have a harvestable flower at your disposal. To create a Farm Plot Block, you will need:

  • 4 Wood
  • 7 Rotting Flesh
  • 17 Nitrate Powder
  • 70 Clay Soil

As a passionate enthusiast, I can tell you that trees yield wood with my trusty Stone Axe, decaying bodies provide rotten flesh, Nitrate Powder is discovered during mining adventures, and Clay Soil can be unearthed by digging into the ground. Gather these elements, then navigate to the building menu to create a Farm Plot Block. To cultivate Goldenrod Seeds, ensure you’ve reached Level 4 in Farming Skill. Enhance your skill by delving into the pages of Southern Farming Crafting Magazine.

Why Goldenrod Tea is Worth Making

Drinking Goldenrod Tea increases your hydration by 24 units, but its primary advantage lies in its ability to treat Dysentery. At first, Dysentery doesn’t cause significant issues, but if ignored, it gradually depletes your fullness and hydration levels second by second. If left untreated for a prolonged period, it can lead to dire consequences such as starvation or dehydration. However, keep in mind that Goldenrod Tea only eliminates 20% of a Dysentery infection, so consume it promptly upon infection to ensure a full recovery.

In the game “7 Days to Die”, contracting Dysentry can occur by consuming spoiled Sham Sandwiches (even old ones), raw meat, or rotten flesh, or by drinking contaminated water. While it’s advisable to stick with canned food and purified water, such resources may not always be available, making Dysentry a common affliction, particularly during the early stages of gameplay.

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2024-09-17 02:03