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!
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.