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Roasted Root Tea

One of my favorite ways to drink my roots is in a roasted root tea. This tea is great as-is, but it’s even yummier with a little cream and a touch of maple syrup. It combines roasted roots (for flavor) with dehydrated roots (for medicinal benefits), giving you the best of both worlds!
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Servings: 6 ounces

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces dandelion root
  • 2 ounces burdock root
  • 1 ounce chicory root
  • 1 ounce marshmallow root

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180º C). Combine 1 ounce of dandelion root, 1 ounce burdock root, and 1 ounce of chicory root into a bowl. Spread on a roasting pan and toast in the oven until root pieces turn a rich, golden brown (about 5 to 8 minutes). Set aside to cool.
  • Once the roasted roots are cool, mix them with 1 ounce each of unroasted dried dandelion and burdock roots, and 1 ounce of dried marshmallow root. Store the mixture in a Mason jar out of direct sunlight.
  • To brew, bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add a heaping tablespoon of roots, and simmer lightly for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and steep for five more minutes. Strain tea into a cup and enjoy.
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