How to make dandelion coffee – an excellent liver and blood cleanser

Dandelion is one of the best plants for purifying the body at the beginning of spring. 

This simple herb is an excellent liver and blood cleanser.

It has a soothing effect on the stomach, it is also recommended for people with diabetes or high blood pressure.

All parts of this plant are useful for our body, but the root is much richer in minerals. 

It is known for its tonic and stimulating effect on the digestive system and liver.

The bitter taste helps to promote the production of digestive juices and unconditionally stimulate the body’s natural cleansing processes. 

Recent studies have shown that dandelion root is beneficial against cancer.

How to harvest dandelion root

Dandelion roots are harvested from plants with mature leaves. 

Dig around the plant with a hoe to make it easier to remove the roots. 

Pull them out with your hands, being careful not to break them.

Place them in a bowl of water and rub them with your hands to remove coarse dirt. 

Then wash them under cool water and rinse well.

Finely chop and let them dry in a cool, airy place. 

Or you can use a dehydrator.

Once thoroughly dry, roast the root pieces in a pan or small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. 

They are ready when they are browned and fragrant. 

You have to be very careful not to burn them.

Dandelion roots roasted in this way can be stored in glass jars with lids in a dark place. They last a year.

How to make dandelion coffee

To make coffee, grind a few pieces of roots through an electric coffee grinder until you get a fine powder similar to real coffee.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of powdered dandelion root

• 1 tea cup of water

• 1 cinnamon stick

How to cook

Put the water, dandelion powder and cinnamon in a teapot. 

When it reaches the boiling point, lower the heat and let everything simmer for about 5 minutes.

Pour the coffee into the cup, straining it through a fine sieve. 

Add plant-based milk if desired. 

You can sweeten it with honey, molasses or brown sugar.

It tastes like real coffee, but without the caffeine.

You can combine dandelion root powder with chicory root to get an even stronger coffee.

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