Low Sodium Dandelion Mint Detox Tea
This herbal brew is the kind of thing you want to curl up with on a slow morning or wind down with after a long day. Dried dandelion root simmers gently before fresh peppermint leaves are steeped in, creating a tea that smells incredible and tastes clean, bright, and just a little earthy. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice lifts everything at the end, and a touch of raw honey rounds it out beautifully if you like a hint of sweetness. The optional ground turmeric gives the liquid a gorgeous golden-green hue and adds a subtle warmth that makes the whole cup feel intentional and nourishing. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of added salt, so there's no label-reading required — just whole, simple things doing exactly what they're supposed to do. It comes together in under fifteen minutes with nothing more than a saucepan and a strainer, making it one of the most effortless feel-good rituals you can build into your day.
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2 servings
- 2 cups filtered water
- 2 tsp dried dandelion root
- ¼ cup fresh peppermint leaves, loosely packed
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric (optional)
For serving
- raw honey, to taste (optional)
- lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the filtered water and dried dandelion root in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the fresh peppermint leaves and the turmeric, if using. Cover and steep for 5 minutes, until the liquid is fragrant and lightly golden-green.
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