BHA & BHT Free Dandelion Mint Detox Tea
This herbal tea is the kind of warm, grounding drink that feels like a reset in a mug — earthy from the simmered dandelion root, bright from fresh peppermint, and lifted by a squeeze of real lemon juice. Many packaged teas and wellness blends rely on synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT to extend shelf life, so brewing your own from whole, recognizable ingredients is a genuinely smart move. Every component here is clean and straightforward: dried dandelion root, fresh mint leaves, lemon juice, and an optional pinch of turmeric for a warm, golden hue. The process is simple — a short simmer, a quick steep, and a strain — but the result tastes far more intentional than anything from a box. A drizzle of raw honey rounds out the flavor without introducing anything processed or artificial. It's the kind of ritual that's easy to build into a morning or evening routine, especially when you know exactly what's in your cup.
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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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