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Dandelion Iced Tea

Delightfully Refreshing Dandelion Iced Tea for Spring Sipping

Enjoy a vibrant and healthy Dandelion Iced Tea, a refreshing alternative to sugary drinks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Herbal
Calories: 30
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups dandelion flowers ensure they are pesticide-free
  • 2 bags tea bags (regular or green) decaffeinated green tea can be used
  • to taste sugar or honey adjust according to your taste
  • 4 cups water for steeping and diluting the tea

Equipment

  • kettle or saucepan
  • gallon container
  • Fine Mesh Strainer

Method
 

  1. Gather fresh dandelion flowers from a pesticide-free area and rinse them under cold water.
  2. Boil 4 cups of water in a kettle or saucepan.
  3. In a large gallon container, combine rinsed dandelion flowers and 2 tea bags. Pour in the boiling water.
  4. Cover and steep the mixture for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Remove tea bags and strain out the dandelion flowers. Stir in sugar or honey to taste.
  6. Fill the container with cold water and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  7. Serve over ice, garnishing with lemon slices or fresh mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 30kcalCarbohydrates: 8gSodium: 1mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best flavor, consume within 3-4 days when stored in the refrigerator.

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