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IrocDewclaw t1_iuscn47 wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Today I learned that dandelion roots can be used to make a coffee-like beverage. by ty775pearl

You can make tea? We always made wine instead.

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[deleted] t1_iusd7wc wrote

The tea is essentially the same as the coffee product.

But I generally refer to it as a tea as opposed to coffee simply because it is much lighter than your average coffee and is similar in body and flavor to certain black tea blends like Irish breakfast.

You simply separate the roots from the plant, clean them thoroughly, allow them to dry for up to two to three weeks, then either roughly mince them or grind them like coffee beans and steep in boiling water for up to 10 minutes.

I like making large batches of it and preparing it inside a French press for convenience.

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User2716057 t1_iut40sf wrote

Wouldn't it be easier to chop them up before drying?

They grow all over the place, imma try that next year.

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December_Hemisphere t1_iut8uex wrote

If you want a more coffee-ish flavor instead of tea you want to roast the roots before grinding.

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