Roasted-Dandelion-Root Tea
Dandelion-root tea delivers a warm, toasty aroma with a slightly bitter character reminiscent of coffee.
Makes one serving
Ingredients
- 8 oz. water
- 1 tsp. roasted-dandelion-root tea (or 1 tea bag)
- 1 tbs. macadamia-nut milk or milk of choice (optional)
- l tsp. honey or preferred sweetener (optional)
Directions
- Heat water to a full boil. Load loose tea into a tea ball or tea filter and place in a mug, or place tea bag in a mug.
- Pour water into the mug and steep tea for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove tea and add milk and sweetener, if using. Serve.
Pu-erh Tea
Pu-erh teas are unique because they include fermentation as part of their processing. The result is a very smooth cup of tea with deep notes of root vegetables, dark chocolate, molasses, and even leather. Pu-erh teas are available both as loose tea and in the more traditional, compressed style — you can find a variety of shapes, including bowls, cakes, and bricks. Unlike most tea, pu-erh is ideal for multiple steepings. Use it for several infusions to see how the flavors develop.
Makes one serving
Ingredients
- 8 oz. plus 2 oz. (1/4 cup) water
- 1 tsp. pu-erh tea (either loose or broken off of a compressed bowl, cake, or brick)
- 1 tbs. macadamia-nut milk or milk of choice (optional)
- 1 tsp. honey or preferred sweetener (optional)
Directions
- Heat 8 ounces water to a boil. Load tea into a tea ball or tea filter.
- Place tea in mug and rinse briefly with about ¼ cup cold water, then drain.
- Pour boiling water into mug and steep for two to four minutes.
- Remove tea and add milk and sweetener, if using.
Yerba Mate
Yerba mate is derived from Ilex paraguariensis, a caffeine-bearing plant native to South America.
Makes one serving
Ingredients
- 8 oz. water
- 1 tsp. mate leaves or 1 tea bag
- 1 tsp. honey or preferred sweetener (optional)
Directions
- Heat water to a boil. Load mate leaves into a tea ball or filter and add to mug, or add tea bag to mug.
- Pour water into the mug and steep the tea for five to eight minutes.
- Remove tea and add sweetener, if using, then serve.
