Roasted Dandelion Root & Dandelion Mocha

Dandelion Mocha recipe is from Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs. It is a warming comfort beverage that has the benefits of liver cleansing dandelion root. Also a great substitute for coffee.

Roasted Dandelion Root

1. Finely chop fresh root into equal portions and spread evenly on a cookie sheet or baking stone.

2. Bake for 30-40 minutes at 350.

3. The roots should turn from cream to brown and have a roasted but not burnt aroma.

4. Let cool

5. Grind in a coffee grinder or blender to a powder.

Dandelion Mocha

3 Tbsp roasted dandelion root (can also use chicory root or half of each - which is my preference)

1 Tbsp cocoa nibs (I use Crio Bru)

½ cup milk

1 Tbsp maple syrup or honey

½ tsp cinnamon powder

½ tsp vanilla extract

Dash of nutmeg or clove powder

Directions

1. Add dandelion and cocoa nibs to 3 cups water and simmer for 30 minutes.

2. Strain

3. Add remaining ingredients to the tea

4. Stir well and enjoy!