Description
Dandelion tea is a simple herbal drink made with dried dandelion roots or leaves. This caffeine-free tea offers an earthy flavor and works well for warm or chilled serving.
Ingredients
Scale
1 tablespoon dried dandelion root or dried dandelion leaves
2 cups water
Honey, optional
Lemon slices, optional
Instructions
1. Bring the water to a gentle boil in a small saucepan
2. Add the dried dandelion root or leaves
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes
4. Remove from heat and strain into a cup
5. Add honey or lemon if desired and serve
Notes
Use roasted dandelion root for a deeper flavor
Simmer longer for stronger tea
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
Freeze brewed tea in ice cube trays if needed
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Herbal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg