Another great use of dandelions is to brew them into as a simple tea. It’s really easy to make. Simply steep a handful of fresh leaves and blossoms in hot water for 5-10 minutes.
The tea is quite mild and reminds me of spring, which seems appropriate for the plant that truly is one of the earliest signs of the season.
Notes:
More about Dandelion Tea:
- Cool after brewing and serve as an iced tea, sweetened with honey.
- Dry the blossoms and leaves and store in an airtight container for a dried tea mixture that can be used throughout the year.
Add blossoms to iced tea before serving for a pretty presentation. Not in the mood for dandelion iced tea? Simply add dandelion blossoms to icy lemonade for a sweet touch. You should NEVER harvest dandelions for consumption from any area that has been fertilized or treated with chemicals, such as most suburban lawns or parks. They should be gathered from wild areas, free of pesticides and chemicals.
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