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Basic Dandelion Root Tea Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water per serving
  • 4-5 tsp dried dandelion root per serving
  • 1 tsb honey, sugar or cream optional
  • cinnamon stick, ginger slice, or unsalted butter for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Place medium pot or saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add 4 to 5 tsp. of dried dandelion root to the pot.
  • Gently roast root until browned and aromatic.
    roasting dandelion roots in saucepan
  • Pour over 2 cups of water. Stir.
    stirring dandelion root in water
  • Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 30 minutes, depending on how strong you like it. I simmered for 30 minutes because I like it strong!
    simmering dandelion root
  • Remove from heat, and strain.
    straining dandelion root tea
  • Pour into mug., garnish and sweeten (if desired).
    adding honey to dandelion root tea