Dandelion

Dandelion Herbal Tea - 25g

Dandelion is a symbol of hope, healing, dreams, wishes and resilience to many cultures around the world. Once looked down on, dandelion has a history too deep to go into here but I encourage you to read more about dandelion and its ties to black history.

After a nice winter, I look forward to seeing them pop up in my yard (zone 5A) where I know it is safe to harvest them pesticide free. The first green spring leaves are always the least bitter and are often preferred. I love the leaves in a salad or sandwich, made into a pesto or soups.

HOT BREWING INSTRUCTIONS: Bring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Use 1 tsp of loose tea for each 1 cup (237ml) of water. Pour the boiling water over the tea leaves into the cup or teapot. Cover and let steep for 4-5 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea). Covering your tea will keep all of those beneficial oils in your tea!

Hot tea or cold infusion: 1 – 4 cups a day (237ml – 946ml per day)

IDEAL BREWING TEMPERATURE: 95ºC/203ºF 

Although this product does not contain the following: gluten, gluten from oats and/or wheat, tree nuts, almonds, walnuts, coconut, wheat starch, soybeans, soy lecithin, this tea was originally packaged in a facility that may handle these items.

It is generally safe but anyone with gallbladder or kidney issues should ask their doctor before taking dandelion. Those on blood thinners or diuretics should avoid dandelion. Dandelion stimulates stomach acids thus is contraindicated in the case of acute gastric inflammation. Please always check with a health practitioner and do your own research before trying any new herbs.