Chicken Free Dandelion Mint Detox Tea
This soothing herbal brew is exactly the kind of ritual your mornings or wind-down evenings have been missing. Dried dandelion root simmers low and slow to draw out its earthy, slightly bitter depth, then fresh peppermint leaves steep right into the hot liquid, turning the whole thing fragrant and a gorgeous lightly golden-green. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens everything up, and a drizzle of raw honey rounds out any bitterness without overpowering the herbs. The optional ground turmeric adds a gentle warmth and a beautiful hue that makes the cup feel almost medicinal in the best possible way. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and naturally free from any animal products, so there is absolutely nothing to second-guess — just clean, wholesome flavor from start to finish. It comes together in under fifteen minutes with one saucepan and a strainer, making it one of the most effortless feel-good drinks you can pour on a slow morning or after a heavy meal.
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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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