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Dandelion Iced Tea

Delightful Dandelion Iced Tea for Refreshing Spring Sips

Enjoy refreshing Dandelion Iced Tea, a soothing herbal drink perfect for spring sips.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Herbal
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea
  • 1 cup fresh dandelions untreated
  • 3-4 bags tea bags (black or green) choose based on preference
  • 4 cups water boiling
For Sweetening (Optional)
  • to taste tablespoons sugar optional
  • to taste tablespoons honey optional

Equipment

  • large pot
  • gallon container
  • fine mesh strainer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Collect fresh, unwaxed dandelions, rinse thoroughly.
  2. Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
  3. Add tea bags and dandelions to hot water.
  4. Cover and steep for 15 to 20 minutes.
  5. Strain the mixture to remove solids.
  6. Sweeten tea with sugar or honey while warm.
  7. Fill container with cold water and chill for at least 2 hours.
  8. Serve over ice, garnish with lemon or mint if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 16gPotassium: 100mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.

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