Description
A refreshing herbal tea made from dandelion flowers that can be enjoyed hot or cold.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 cups fresh dandelion flowers (unsprayed, cleaned, and trimmed)
- 2 cups water
- Optional: honey, lemon, or mint for flavor
- 1 tbsp dried dandelion root or dried leaves (if using option 2)
- Optional: cinnamon stick, ginger slices, or lemon zest for added depth (if using option 2)
Instructions
- Gather 1–2 cups of dandelion flowers from a clean, pesticide-free area.
- Rinse them thoroughly and remove the green base to reduce bitterness.
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
- Remove the pot from heat and add the cleaned flowers.
- Cover and let steep for 10–15 minutes.
- Strain the liquid into your cup.
- Add honey, lemon, or mint to taste and enjoy.
- Add 1 tbsp of dried dandelion root or leaves to a small pot with 2 cups of water.
- Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Let it simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Strain into a mug.
- Optionally, flavor with lemon, honey, or even cinnamon or ginger slices.
Notes
- Ensure the dandelion flowers are gathered from a safe area away from pesticides.
- This tea can be enjoyed both hot and cold.
- Adjust sweetness and flavorings according to personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Herbal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg