Description
A two-stage dandelion root and leaf tea made with ginger, turmeric, and lemon. Supports digestion, reduces bloating, and complements a weight loss routine.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons dried dandelion root
1 tablespoon dried dandelion leaves
3½ cups filtered cold water
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon raw honey (optional)
Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
1. Add dried dandelion root and cold filtered water to a small saucepan.
2. Bring to a low simmer over medium heat, reduce to low, and partially cover.
3. Simmer for 20 minutes until the water turns deep amber.
4. Remove from heat. Add dandelion leaves, grated ginger, and turmeric. Cover fully.
5. Steep off heat for 10 minutes.
6. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a mug or jar.
7. Add lemon juice and honey if using. Serve warm.
Notes
Start the root in cold water for better extraction.
Don’t boil — keep it at a gentle simmer.
Add lemon after straining, not during cooking.
Avoid drinking within 2 hours of bedtime due to mild diuretic effect.
Brewed tea stores in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg