Pecan Free Dandelion Mint Detox Tea
This soothing herbal tea is earthy, bright, and genuinely refreshing — the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something good for yourself with every sip. Dried dandelion root brings a subtly bitter, almost coffee-like depth, while fresh peppermint lifts the whole cup with cool, clean flavor. A squeeze of lemon juice ties it all together, and the optional pinch of turmeric gives the brew a gorgeous golden-green hue that looks as good as it tastes. The process is simple: a short simmer for the dandelion root, a gentle steep for the mint, and a quick strain into your favorite mug. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-reading anxiety or cross-contamination concerns to navigate. It's a wonderful morning ritual or afternoon reset, especially sweetened with a little raw honey and finished with a fresh lemon slice.
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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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