The chestnut is similar in composition to the potato. It may be likened
to a potato growing upon a tree. It has very little in common with
other nuts.
Chestnut Tea.
Scald some fresh chestnuts to loosen the skins, carefully remove all
the outer skin and then grate them, using an ordinary nut grating
machine. Mix from 4 to 8 ounces of the grated chestnuts with a pint of
boiling water, simmer for a few minutes, strain and serve hot. Chestnut
flour, sold commercially, can be used instead of the freshly ground
chestnuts.