Artificial Food Coloring Free Dandelion Mint Detox Tea
This soothing herbal brew is made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — dried dandelion root, fresh peppermint, lemon juice, and a pinch of turmeric — so there's no guesswork about what's actually in your cup. Packaged teas and flavored drinks are notorious for sneaking in synthetic dyes and artificial colorings, but this one sidesteps all of that by going straight to the source. The dandelion root simmers low and slow to draw out its earthy depth, while the peppermint steeps in afterward to keep its bright, cooling character intact. A squeeze of fresh lemon lifts everything, and a drizzle of raw honey rounds it out with gentle sweetness if you want it. The result is a lightly golden-green tea that looks as beautiful as it tastes — no artificial color needed to make it feel special. It's the kind of thing you'll want to make on a slow morning or whenever you need a quiet, grounding moment in 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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