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Cup of dandelion tea next to fresh dandelion flowers

Simple Homemade Dandelion Tea

A caffeine-free herbal tea made from dried dandelion leaves, flowers, or roots. Roots give a deeper, coffee-like flavor; leaves and flowers make a lighter cup.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1-4 grams dried dandelion leaves, flowers, or roots from a reputable source or clean, unsprayed foraging spot
  • 1 cup hot water
  • honey or lemon optional

Method
 

  1. Place the dried dandelion in a mug or teapot (use a tea ball or strainer for loose pieces).
  2. Pour hot water over it and steep 5 to 10 minutes, to taste. For roots, you can gently simmer them in the water for a stronger, more coffee-like brew.
  3. Strain, and sweeten lightly with honey or add lemon if you like.

Notes

Allergens: Contains: dandelion (daisy family; skip it if you react to ragweed, chamomile or daisies); the jelly adds sugar, pectin and lemon. Free of: peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, wheat.
Stick to typical tea amounts, about 1 to 3 cups a day. Check with your doctor first if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, have gallbladder or kidney issues, or take medications such as diuretics, blood thinners, diabetes medications, lithium, or some antibiotics.