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Dandelion Iced Tea

Refreshing Dandelion Iced Tea for a Perfect Summer Sipping

This Dandelion Iced Tea transforms dandelions into a refreshing drink, offering digestive health benefits.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 27 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Herbal
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 2 cups Dandelions Harvest from pesticide-free areas
  • 2-4 bags Tea Bags (Black or Green) Caffeine-free options recommended
For Sweetening
  • to taste Sugar or Honey Adjust sweetness as desired
For Steeping
  • 4 cups Water Use filtered water for best flavor

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • 1-gallon container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Dandelion Iced Tea
  1. Collect fresh dandelions, rinse them, and let them dry.
  2. Boil 4 cups of filtered water in a large pot.
  3. Steep the dandelions and tea bags in the boiling water for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Strain the mixture to remove dandelions and tea bags, then sweeten if desired.
  5. Dilute with cold filtered water, stir, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices or mint sprigs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

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