WHAT IS DANDELION TEA?
Dandelion tea is a tisane often made from the dandelion root and is an ancient herbal medicine. It can also be called dandelion coffee because of its dark coloring. Dandelion tea is often made with the root of the plant but the stem, leaves, and the whole plant can also be brewed.
ORIGIN: USA
HEALTH BENEFITS OF DANDELION
1. Providing antioxidants: Dandelion contains beta-carotene, which is an antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage.
2. Boost immune system: Dandelion extract has an antiviral and antimicrobial effect, thus, making it an antibacterial agent.
3. May help treat anemia: Dandelion has a high concentration of iron and zinc, thus, it is used to support the treatment of anemia.
4. Promotes and stimulates digestions: Dandelion acts as a mild laxative that promotes digestion and balances the beneficial bacteria in the intestine. It also increases the release of stomach acid and bile to aid digestion.
DANDELION NUTRITIONAL VALUE
Dandelion tea is an excellent source of potassium, a mineral and electrolyte that stimulates the heartbeat. Potassium may help the kidney filter toxins more effectively and improve blood flow. The polysaccharides in dandelion are known to reduce stress on the liver and support its ability to produce bile.
Dandelion tea is also high in vitamin A and C, both of which boost the immune system and encourages healthy cell growth. It also helps our eyesight and reduces signs of premature aging. Dandelions are also brightened with vitamin K which helps bone health and is essential to blood clotting.
WHAT DOES DANDELION TEA TASTE LIKE?
Dandelion tea made from flower petals offers a delicate, sweet taste. Roasted dandelion root teas offer bolder flavor with smoky and toasty notes that are paired with robust flavor. Dandelion leaf teas offer an earthy and herbaceous flavor that can have astringent notes.
HOW TO BREW DANDELION TEA
Water temperature: 90-100 degrees
Amount: 1 tablespoon of dandelion per 250 mL water
Steeping time: 5-10 minutes
Approx. refills: 2-4 times
WHAT CAN I DO WITH DANDELION TEA?
Popular ways to use dandelion tea are to:
• Drink with milk
• Drink iced with honey.
• Mix with cream
• Dandelion root coffee
• Lemon
DANDELION TEA FOOD PAIRINGS
Dandelion is perfectly paired with vinegars, syrups, ice cream and jellies.
RANDOM FACT
The name dandelion is taken from the French word “dent de lion” meaning lion’s tooth
