Nitrate & Nitrite Free Dandelion Mint Detox Tea
This herbal tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself — earthy dandelion root, bright peppermint, and a squeeze of fresh lemon coming together in a warm, golden-green cup. Packaged teas and wellness blends can be a minefield when you're avoiding preservatives, since nitrates and nitrites sneak into all kinds of processed products in ways you'd never expect. Brewing from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients means you know exactly what's in your mug. The dandelion root simmers low and slow to draw out its depth, then the peppermint steeps off the heat so it stays fresh and aromatic rather than bitter. A little turmeric adds a subtle warmth and that gorgeous color, while raw honey keeps the sweetness completely natural if you want it. It's a simple two-step process — simmer, steep, strain — and the result is something that tastes far more intentional than anything you'd pull off a store shelf.
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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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