Learn how to make a delicious homemade dandelion tea with the roots and flowers of the amazing dandelion plant.

Homemade Dandelion Tea

This homemade tea is great for soothing the stomach

Dandelions

Dandelions are a cheerful, though common weed that many try to get rid of in their lawns. Little do they realise how valuable this plant actually is.

Traditionally, used to make medicine for centuries, dandelion with its anti-inflammatory properties, is beneficial for treating arthritis and gout. When used topically, it can also help to relieve achy, sore muscles and joints and tension.

For this recipe, it is best to use fresh dandelion root that has just ben harvested from your garden. The best time to do this is in autumn. Just dig up the root as best you can. Just make sure you dig up dandelion where you know no pesticides have been used or animals have peed.

Then, remove the green parts from the roots and scrub them well.

Once clean, let the roots dry at room temperature. When dry, they are ready to use in this recipe.

Dandelion flowers and roots are a good source of a variety of minerals and vitamins including Vitamin C, potassium, calcium and phosphorous. All the nutrients promote bone and tooth health, detoxify the body and help to relax muscles and alleviate pain.

Notes

If you are picking fresh flowers to use in this tea, make sure to harvest them from a pesticide free area.
Harvest only when you are 100% positive you have the correct plant as there are many lookalikes which are inedible or poisonous.
Other variations that you could do are: Add lilac flowers with the dandelion flowers, add a little bit of ground cinnamon to the tea, add a bit of lemon juice to taste.
ALLERGIES – This tea may cause allergic reactions in people that have plant or flower sensitivities, especially for people who are allergic to ragweed, daisies, marigolds and chrysanthemums. Stop drinking this tea if you experience hives, difficulty breathing or swelling of your throat or face.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult with a medical professional before drinking this tea.
Dandelion tea can also interact with some medications, so consult with a medical professional before drinking this tea.

Ingredients for Making Dandelion Tea

To make 2 cups of Dandelion Tea, you will need:

2 TBSP Dandelion Flowers
2 TBSP Dandelion Root
Water
Honey – Optional for sweetness
Tea Pot – Used in Images
Tea Cups – Used in Images

Making Dandelion Tea

Fill a kettle and boil the water or alternatively, boil enough water in a saucepan for two cups of tea.

Add the flowers and roots to the water and let steep for 5 to 7 minutes. If using the teapot, add the flowers and roots to the tea pot and then add the water.

Strain and add a bit of honey for sweetness, if needed.

Enjoy immediately!

The length of time that you steep the tea for, will depend on your preference.

A sweetener is not needed, though some may find dandelion root to have a slightly strong taste.

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