How to Brew Dandelion Root Tea
- 1). Gather dandelion roots to make the tea. It is important that the roots be taken from plants that have not been chemically treated. Use a hand trowel to dig up the roots without damaging them.
- 2). Wash the roots to remove most of the dirt from the root system.
- 3). Remove the greens from the roots. The greens can either be saved for use, or discarded. Remove all the small, hairlike roots from the root mass.
- 4). Soak the roots in water for about 15 minutes to fully remove any dirt that remained on the roots after rinsing.
- 5). Remove the roots from the water, and allow them to air dry. To speed the process you can pat the roots dry with a paper towel.
- 6). Chop the roots into pieces that are about a half-inch long.
- 7). Place the dandelion roots on a cookie sheet and spread them out evenly across the surface.
- 8). Roast the roots by placing the cookie sheet in an oven at 150 degrees for about two hours.
- 9). Place 1 tablespoon of the roasted roots into a saucepan, and add 8 ounces of water.
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Boil the mixture for five to 10 minutes until the desired tea strength is reached. Strain out the roots before serving.