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Dandelion iced tea

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This herbal dandelion iced tea will be your new favorite refreshment for warm and sunny afternoons. Ditch the store bought iced teas full of refined sugar and artificial ingredients! Making your own dandelion iced tea is a great way to enjoy highly nutritious dandelions and your favorite raw local honey.
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Additional Time:5 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 15 whole dandelions root included
  • ¼ cup loose black tea or 4 tea bags
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • ½ tablespoon ginger
  • 2 cups of water
  • 6 cups of ice
  • ¾ cup raw honey

Instructions

  • Pour 2 cups of water in saucepan. Add your dandelions, tea, ginger and bring to simmer and cover.
  • Let it simmer for a few minutes and then turn off the heat.
  • Allow to cool for about 5 minutes.
  • Once slightly cooled, but not yet cold - add in your honey and lemon slices.
  • Take a large pitcher and fill it halfway with ice. Pour the tea into the pitcher through a strainer.
  • You can serve it in glasses and use dandelions, fresh mint leaves or lemon slices as garnish.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Drink this dandelion tea within one week of making it
Store covered in the refrigerator
Make popsicles with it for a refreshing herbal iced treat!
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Tea
Keyword: dandelion iced tea, dandelion tea, herbal iced tea, herbal tea
Servings: 8 cups
Author: sarah