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Herbal Tea with Dandelion

Delightfully Herbal Tea with Dandelion for Wellness Boost

This herbal tea with dandelion offers a refreshing and nutritious beverage packed with health benefits, perfect for any time of day.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Herbal
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 1 cup Dandelion Leaves Fresh or dried
  • 1 tablespoon Dandelion Roots For best infusion results
  • 4 cups Water Essential for brewing
For Sweetness & Flavor
  • to taste Honey or Maple Syrup Adjust to suit your taste
  • to taste Lemon Juice For a refreshing twist

Equipment

  • Medium-sized pot
  • fine mesh sieve or tea strainer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing 4 cups of fresh water to a vigorous boil in a medium-sized pot over high heat.
  2. Once the water is boiling, carefully add 1 cup of dandelion leaves and 1 tablespoon of dandelion roots to the pot.
  3. Reduce the heat to low, allowing the mixture to steep for about 15 minutes.
  4. After steeping, remove the pot from heat and carefully strain the mixture using a fine mesh sieve.
  5. Pour the strained tea into your favorite mug and add honey or maple syrup and a splash of lemon juice as desired.
  6. For an iced version, let the tea cool and refrigerate until chilled, then serve over ice with a lemon slice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 14gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh dandelion leaves and roots. Adjust sweetness to your liking with various options.

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