Legume Free Dandelion Mint Detox Tea
Bright, herbal, and genuinely soothing, this dandelion and peppermint tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're actually doing something good for yourself. Dandelion root is simmered low and slow to draw out its earthy, slightly bitter depth, then softened beautifully by a handful of fresh peppermint leaves steeped right in the pot. A squeeze of lemon juice lifts the whole thing, and a pinch of turmeric adds a warm golden hue along with its well-loved properties. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from legumes, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just clean, whole components you can feel confident about. Raw honey and a lemon slice finish it off if you like a touch of sweetness and a little extra brightness. It's the kind of ritual cup that fits perfectly into a slow morning or a wind-down evening, and it comes together with almost no effort 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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