Dandelion Tea Recipe: Steep Your Way to a Healthier You With This Easy Dandelion Tea Recipe Beverages

Dandelions are much more than just weeds attacking your lawn –the petals can be made into a healthy tea. This easy dandelion tea recipe may help fight urinary tract infections, the common cold, inflammation and detox the body. 

Dandelion tea is simple to make. If you don't have fresh dandelion petals, you can find them at farmers markets or health food stores. 

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 0 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dandelion petals, loosely packed
• 1 cup boiling water

Optional Sweeteners

• honey
• granulated sugar
• agave nectar
• date syrup

Here's how to make it: 

1. Pour the dandelion petals into a mug.
2. Slowly add the boiling water. 
3. Allow the tea to steep at least 5 minutes. 
4. Strain. Add desired sweetener. 

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