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How to Make Spiced Dandelion Tea

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May 25, 2017 by Autumn 4 Comments

Dandelions are among the first greens to appear after winter’s chill. Their cheery flowers follow closely behind, brightening the grassy land. And suddenly, it’s time for dandelion tea!

Begin by collecting blossoms from an area that has been untouched by spray or pesticides. Your own back yard often is the safest place to begin!

After collecting a handful of the brilliant blossoms, you’ll need a measuring cup, cutting board and scissors.

Dandelion Tea

One at a time, take each flower and gather the blossom’s end into your fingertips, like this!

Dandelion Tea

Using the scissors, cut off the green under-leaves and green base the yellow blossoms extend from. These parts ought to be removed or they will impart a bitter flavor to your tea.

Dandelion Tea

Place loose blossom ends in a measuring cup, until you have approximately 1 C (give or take).

Dandelion Tea

These, along with 2 cinnamon sticks and 6-10 cloves should be boiled in 4 C of water.

Dandelion Tea

Boil hard for 5-6 minutes. Fill your favorite tea cup with the hot liquid. Be sure to use a strainer in order to catch loose petals! Sweeten with honey.

Dandelion Tea

Spiced Dandelion Tea

Ingredients:

  • 4 C water
  • 1 C dandelion petals, bases removed
  • 2 small cinnamon sticks
  • 6-10 cloves
  • honey for sweetening

Directions: bring 4 C water to a boil. Immediately add cinnamon sticks and cloves to give them a head-start. Prepare dandelions and when ready, add to hot water. Boil hard for 5-6 minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey. Serve hot or chilled.

Got dandelions? Make this simple tea!

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  1. Angela says

    November 2, 2021 at 2:39 am

    I like your website and blog. I moved to the Irish countryside with my husband, we also have two lambs (they were orphans, both their mums died due to their farmers greed and negligence). The lambs would have died if we hadn’t saved them. We are both vegans and would never hurt a living soul. I hope you and your husband aren’t raising your beautiful lambs to be killed one day, that would be barbaric. Going vegan means you are helping your health, your gut, animals and the environment. Seasoned tofu tastes like meat, why not avoid hurting your animals and eat cruelty free. Killing animals is wrong.

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    • Autumn says

      November 2, 2021 at 2:00 pm

      Hi there! Glad you dropped in. But I should let you know right upfront that yes, I do eat meat. And in consuming meat, I also believe in raising and butchering my own animals. Just a heads up that you will find articles on my blog will be offensive to you. I’m glad you’re here, but my site probably isn’t the best fit for your perspective on life (and death).

      All the best,
      Autumn

      Reply
  2. Jamie says

    April 27, 2021 at 5:04 am

    Hello!
    I was wondering how to make a big batch and save it ? Also how to store it?

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    • Autumn says

      April 27, 2021 at 8:41 am

      Hi Jamie!
      If you make a big batch and add sweetener, it will keep in the fridge for 2-3 weeks (at least). You could also freeze the tea. Another option is to dry dandelion blossoms so you have them on hand year-round! Just be careful with dehydrating them because when dried, dandelions can let off a lot of fuzz! Totally doable though! Let me know if you have any more questions!

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