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— Drinks —
Liver-Loving Dandelion Brew
This drink helps with liver detox and digestion.
Uses Dandelion Root ·Peppermint ·Raw Honey ·Cardamom
Supports Respiratory & Breathing ·Digestive ·Nervous System & Mood ·Immune & Defenses ·Skin ·Hormones & Women's Health ·Liver & Detox ·Mind & Cognition ·Energy & Adaptogens ·Pain & Inflammation
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On this page About ·Ingredients ·Method ·What you'll notice ·Tips & storage
Important — read before making
Use only food-grade essential oil if including peppermint. Avoid in pregnancy.
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About this recipe
A grounding, caffeine-free dandelion latte for daily warmth, gut, and gentle liver support.
Ingredients
- 4 g roasted dandelion root (taraxacin · inulin)Liver & gallbladder support — supports Liver & Detox · Digestive · Hormones & Women's Health
- 12 oz water
- 1 cup frothed hot/steamed milk (calcium · tryptophan)
- pinch ground cardamom (cineole)Digestive aid — supports Digestive
- 1 tsp raw honey (polyphenols)Antimicrobial vehicle — supports Respiratory & Breathing · Digestive · Immune & Defenses · Skin
- 2 drops peppermint essential oil (optional) (menthol)Mental clarity & focus — supports Mind & Cognition · Digestive · Pain & Inflammation · Skin
Method
- 1 Simmer 4 grams roasted dandelion root in 12 oz water for 10–15 minutes.
- 2 Strain into a mug.
- 3 Froth hot or steamed milk with the pinch of cardamom and raw honey.
- 4 Pour over the strained dandelion decoction.
- 5 Optional: add 2 drops peppermint oil (food-grade only).
What you'll notice
- Gently supports the liver each morning
- Helps regular elimination
- Steady, calm energy without a caffeine crash
- Soothes the stomach and feeds gut bacteria
- Warming comfort drink for cold mornings
Tips & storage
Tip
Roast the roots yourself — wash & chop fresh dandelions into ¼-inch pieces, spread on a parchment-lined sheet, roast at 300°F for 1–2 hours, stir every 30 minutes until evenly chestnut-brown.
Storage
Roasted roots: store in an airtight jar; lasts up to 6 months.
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