3mo ago

Backyard foraging: Dandelion flowers for tea

I don't have a lot of experience with foraging but since we have so many dandelions this seemed like an easy way to start! They're laid out on a clean sheet to dry in the sun (it'll hit them in about an hour and stay on them just about until sunset).

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What’s dandelion tea taste like?
- It's hard to describe tastes without relation to other tastes -- I'd say it's similar to chamomile, but somewhat greener/grassier. It tastes like early spring. With a little bit of sugar it's very nice!
For the tea, do you only use the flowers or is it part of a mix?
- I use only the flowers. Here's a picture of them mid-processing.
  
  Okay, so same process start as making dandelion wine. It's a lot of work but at least I don't have to wait as long to make a cup of tea with it to try it. Thanks!