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Dandelion Iced Tea

Delicious Dandelion Iced Tea for a Refreshing Boost

Enjoy the soothing and revitalizing benefits of Dandelion Iced Tea, perfect for warm days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Herbal
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea
  • 1 cup Fresh Dandelion Flowers Pesticide-free
  • 2-3 bags Tea Bags (Regular or Green)
  • 4 cups Boiling Water Essential for steeping
  • to taste table spoons Sugar or Honey Optional for sweetness
  • 4 cups Cold Water To dilute the tea
For Serving
  • 1 slice Lemon Add just before serving
  • a few Fresh Mint Leaves For garnish

Equipment

  • Kettle or Pot
  • Heatproof container
  • Fine Mesh Strainer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Dandelion Iced Tea
  1. Harvest and clean dandelions by rinsing them under cool water. Use about 1 cup of fresh dandelion flowers.
  2. Boil 4 cups of water in a kettle or pot, then let it cool for a moment after boiling.
  3. Pour hot water into a heatproof container, add 2-3 tea bags and the rinsed dandelion flowers. Steep for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Remove tea bags and strain the mixture to ensure a smooth drink. Adjust strength by adding more water if needed.
  5. Stir in sugar or honey if desired while the tea is warm. Fill the rest of the container with cold water.
  6. Chill the tea in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours. Serve over ice with lemon slices and fresh mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use pesticide-free dandelions for best flavor and safety. Adjust steeping time to preference and experiment with sweeteners.

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