Dairy Free Dandelion Mint Detox Tea
This warming herbal tea is the kind of ritual your mornings or wind-down evenings have been missing. Dried dandelion root is simmered low and slow to draw out its earthy, slightly bitter depth, then brightened with a handful of fresh peppermint leaves and a squeeze of real lemon juice. A pinch of ground turmeric adds a subtle golden hue and a gentle warmth that makes the whole cup feel intentional and nourishing. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-scanning required — just clean, plant-based goodness in every sip. Raw honey and lemon slices make lovely finishing touches if you want a little sweetness or extra citrus punch. It's simple enough to pull together on a weeknight but feels special enough to serve to a guest.
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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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