Making Dandelion Tea

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 If drinking dandelion tea was good enough for our grandparents, then Its good enough for us as well.

I have to admit at first I was hesitant to take a sip of tea made from flowers in the back yard. I remembered having the same feeling when I harvested my first vegetable from the garden. I sat there staring at my snow peas terrified to take a bite wondering if it was going to make me sick. I then realized that I knew my garden better then the ones in Mexico, where a big portion of our food is grown. I have even heard of workers taking bathroom breaks in the gardens while they harvested our foods. I watered, composted, and weeded that garden and I kept everything organic. The snow peas were delicious and more addicting then a container of pringles. I was hooked on gardening and the idea of providing food for my family. Flash forward to the present and the cup of tea that I had in my hands made from dandelion leaves and roots that I yanked from the ground. I literally counted to three and held my nose, 1…..2……3……. 3 and a 1/2…..

The Tea was amazing!

I have eaten the dandelion flower before and that tasted good but I have also had the leaves and they were bitter because the dandelion flower opened. I was pleasantly surprised with the flavor of this tea, but don’t take my word for it try it yourself.

 Benefits to drinking tea

• Reduces Inflammation
• The tea is an Antioxidant (anti-aging effects) and combats viruses
• works as a diuretic
• Full of fiber which is helpful in weight loss
• stabilizes blood sugar
• Drinking and pouring the tea on skin problems such as eczema will help relieve and/or cure
• purifies the kidney and liver as well as ease congestion of the liver
• purifies the bladder and reduces risk of urinary track infections
• lowers cholesterol
• Full of vitamins and minerals
• Relieves stomach aches
• Relives Joint problems
• Relieves Bloating
• Improves Digestion
• use as a face wash to help skin clarity

How To Make Dandelion Tea

 When I made dandelion tea I did extensive research online to see how other people made it. I found some recipes where they only used the flower and/or leaves and/or root. Some people dried their leaves before using and some just rinsed them. Ill tell you how I made the tea and it turned out great.

1. Find a few young dandelions and pull the whole plant out of the ground roots and all (do not pick plants that have had chemicals sprayed on them).
2. pull off the leaves and rinse them well
3. Separate the root from the plant and rinse the root well. Pat dry with napkin to make sure there is no dirt left.
4. Leave root and leaves out in the sun to dry. (this took all day, and I have read other recipes where they skipped this step)
5. Cut the root and leaves into small pieces and make sure there are no stems.
6. Boil water in a tea kettle and pour into cup
7. Put the root leaves and (if you wish) flower in a tea ball or use a coffee filter (coffee filter works best).
8. Allow the tea to sit in the hot water for at least 5 min.
9. Add honey to your liking.

 CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE WAYS TO EAT DANDELIONS

        Now you can always buy dandelion tea (click on image). I recommend that you buy your tea online because the stores are always running out.