AIP Friendly Dandelion Mint Detox Tea
Warm, earthy, and genuinely refreshing, this herbal tea is the kind of thing you'll want to sip slowly on a quiet morning or wind-down evening. Dandelion root brings a subtly bitter, almost roasted depth, while fresh peppermint lifts the whole cup with bright, cooling flavor. A squeeze of lemon juice ties it all together and adds a clean citrus note that makes the tea feel alive rather than flat. The optional ground turmeric nudges the color into a beautiful golden-green and adds its own gentle warmth without overpowering the blend. For anyone navigating an autoimmune protocol, finding a satisfying hot drink that checks every box can feel surprisingly tricky — this one keeps things clean with whole, recognizable ingredients and no hidden fillers or additives to second-guess. Raw honey is offered as an optional sweetener for those who tolerate it, so you can easily adjust to wherever you are in your healing journey. It comes together in under fifteen minutes and makes two mugs, which means it's just as good for sharing as it is for a solo ritual.
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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)
Can be omittedraw honey
- 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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