Oats 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 doing something good for yourself — because you actually are. Dried dandelion root is simmered low and slow to draw out its earthy, slightly bitter depth, then softened by a handful of fresh peppermint leaves that steep into something cool and fragrant. A squeeze of lemon juice lifts the whole cup, and a pinch of turmeric adds a warm golden hue along with its well-loved properties. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from grains and grain derivatives, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination stress to worry about. Raw honey and a lemon slice finish it off beautifully if you want a little extra sweetness and brightness. It comes together in under fifteen minutes with nothing more than a saucepan and a strainer, making it an easy ritual to build into your morning or wind-down routine.
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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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