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Basic Dandelion Root Tea Recipe

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Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. Place medium pot or saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add 4 to 5 tsp. of dried dandelion root to the pot.
  3. Gently roast root until browned and aromatic.
    roasting dandelion roots in saucepan
  4. Pour over 2 cups of water. Stir.
    stirring dandelion root in water
  5. 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
  6. Remove from heat, and strain.
    straining dandelion root tea
  7. Pour into mug., garnish and sweeten (if desired).
    adding honey to dandelion root tea