Almond Free Dandelion Mint Detox Tea
This earthy, aromatic tea is the kind of thing you want to sip slowly on a quiet morning or wind-down evening when your body is craving something genuinely nourishing. Dandelion root brings a subtly bitter, almost coffee-like depth, while fresh peppermint lifts the whole cup with a cool, bright finish. A squeeze of lemon juice ties it all together and adds a little zing that makes it feel refreshing rather than medicinal. The optional turmeric gives the brew a gorgeous golden-green hue and a gentle warmth that pairs beautifully with the mint. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just clean, simple botanicals doing their thing. Raw honey stirred in at the end rounds out any bitterness without overpowering the delicate herbal notes. It's a surprisingly satisfying ritual to make from scratch, and the whole process from stovetop to mug takes almost no time at all.
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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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