How we make dandelion root tea!

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Homegrown Handgathered

Жыл бұрын

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@LadyLeoneLocks Жыл бұрын

I needed this! I grow Japanese pink with yellow dandelions and have never tried root tea.

@LadyLeoneLocks Жыл бұрын

I tried it! followed all your steps. It was fantastic! Thanks!

@TheFightingSheep 29 күн бұрын

From French - dent-de-lion, lion's tooth.🌼

@allicannia Жыл бұрын

You guys should try frying the dandelion blossoms! A light crispy batter completely transforms them, it’s such nostalgic Appalachian summer treat for me.

@simonesmit6708 Жыл бұрын

I'd rather make dandelion flower honey or jelly. Not terribly healthy but yummy.

@muhammedahmed3291 Жыл бұрын

@@simonesmit6708 Is that Dandelion steeped in honey or dandelion syrup that's just called honey?

@GJ_504_b Жыл бұрын

be careful if you have any local bee populations, dandelions are their main resource for the same nutritional reasons that humans consume them

@simonesmit6708 Жыл бұрын

@@muhammedahmed3291 how I make it calls for some dandelion blossoms to be slow simmered in water for an hour. Then I like to leave it to steep for at least 8 hours. Then I take the blossoms out and measure the amount of dandelion tea I have. I start adding sugar. I cup sugar for every 2 cups tea. I add the juice of 1 lemon for every 8 cups. Then boil the liquid slowly so it evaporates some of the water. Everything can be adjusted to suit your tastes. Stop boiling it when you like how thick it is. It can burn easily so be careful. I use it as a pancake syrup or on cake. Edit: sometimes when I have the time I only use dandelion petals. But that takes a lot of flowers.

@servraghgiorsal7382 Жыл бұрын

Yes. We made elder flower and squash blossoms fritters. I'll have to try the dandy's

@tanneradams20 Жыл бұрын

I remember dandelion tea when I was a kid. Being a millennial who had parents that were raised poor and in the mountains of the south really had some advantages lol

@themushroominside6540 Жыл бұрын

Dandelions are often considered a weed but are one of the few plants introduced to almost every continent that isn't actually invasive, they can be eaten by practically anything and don't directly compete with native flora or even other crops, and above all else, they are healthy to consume. They should be a welcome sight on a lawn or garden, i suggest that dandelion lawns are more favorable and easier to take care of than grass lawns.

@Dispatern 10 ай бұрын

Agreed, I'm happy to have them in my garden beds. :)

@LifeWithAlliDaily 22 күн бұрын

I never thought of it this way! Great perspective 😉💜

@teresaV Жыл бұрын

My Grandad used to roast these in the oven for a coffee substitute. Dandelion root is also used as a diuretic. My Grandmother used the blooms to make Dandelion Wine.

@HomegrownHandgathered Жыл бұрын

My grandfather used to make dandelion wine from the flowers too!

@TheMistressMisery Жыл бұрын

Coffee place I used to work at had dandelion root late, made with pure maple syrup, a sprinkle of salt, and oat milk. It was AMAZING!! I'm gonna have to collect my dandelions this year...

@grovermartin6874 Жыл бұрын

My grandmother used to make a wilted dandelion salad in spring which is delicious! She made it with sautéd bacon, garlic, and apple cider vinegar. YUM!! Outstanding flavour.

@naturoclips 26 күн бұрын

Dandelion is not a pesky weed, on the contrary, its health benefits are remarkable! The entire plant is edible. The leaves, flowers, and stems make a great salad, but the best part are the roots, which you can make tea with or roast to drink as a substitute for coffee. I love dandelions!

@nictnt8197 Жыл бұрын

I love roasted dandelion root tea. Soooo yummy. It is the only herbal that I boil super hard make it very dark then prepare with milk. Tastes close to hot chocolate

@3rd.ey.e Жыл бұрын

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@homemanager1724 Жыл бұрын

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@kerrihiggins2106 Жыл бұрын

We have a huge field behind our house that becomes a blanket of yellow with all the dandelions. We go out there and pick the flowers to fry them and eat. Haven't made a tea yet, but always mean to! I'll need to be intentional about it this year to give it a try!! We do plan on growing pink and white ones, so maybe I'll try with those!

@Nanamowa Жыл бұрын

Working on a chocolate substitute using these

@mountainmagpie Жыл бұрын

Oh that sounds amazing!!! Let me know if you do

@heidizuri Жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@KatieCottingham Жыл бұрын

Do please keep sharing!

@hanaoshimapiano Жыл бұрын

Just did my first wild parsnip harvest today! The fragrance of the root and the cooked greens were incredible. My next harvest will have to also include some dandelions, especially before people start to remove them or worse, spray them as the spring growth begins to emerge even more ... These wonderful plants have so much to offer! If we don't want them growing in a certain area, at least we could consume them to appreciate their presence!

@josimon4104 Жыл бұрын

I keep dandelions because they're an early blooming flower for bees 🐝 !!

@zcarp8642 Жыл бұрын

True they are good for honeybees, a species that coevolved with dandelions in europe, but they arent great for all our lovely, and endangered at times, native bees. Always try and plant native plants, dont rely on the ones in your garden or in your yard, and dont just buy plants good for bugs. They may not be bad, but not amazing either

@Lynzi3 Жыл бұрын

The few that have popped up in my flower beds so far have gotten fed to my chickens. I tried eating the leaves last year but they were too bitter for my taste. I'll have to try the root though!

@childofthefox Жыл бұрын

They have to be picked before they flower in the spring... terrible bitter after they flower.and chewy

@JacquelineUnderwood Жыл бұрын

If I remember correctly, my friend said blanching them can help remove some of the bitterness

@Lynzi3 Жыл бұрын

@@JacquelineUnderwood I'll keep that in mind! I made a salad that included them last year and ended up picking them out lol, I'm not s picky eater in general but bitter is my least favorite taste.

@JacquelineUnderwood Жыл бұрын

@@Lynzi3 oh I’m not a huge bitter fan either, I’ve heard you can kinda balance it out with sweetness though. Like coffee with sugar added. So maybe a strawberry and citrus salad, with a sweeter dressing?

@Dispatern 10 ай бұрын

The bitterness goes away if you soak the dandelion leaves in water for some time, then drain the water and soak them again in fresh water. Repeat until they don't taste bitter. It works!

@kayla123ism Жыл бұрын

I’m so stupid 😂 from childhood I was told oh “you can’t eat dandelions… they’re just weeds that are poisonous to eat.” 😂 over and over again I was told if you put one in your mouth it would tear your stomach up like some kind of acid 😂 now KZfaq is blowing up with so many different ways to eat pretty much everything

@sterling.3745 Жыл бұрын

Dandelion fritters are the best too, definitely try it!

@elizabethrose8510 10 ай бұрын

How to make the fritters Stirling?

@MichelleMartinez-tl5tb Жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome! Thanks!

@HomegrownHandgathered Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@starrsttepperz Жыл бұрын

I’ve been avoiding getting rid of mine because I heard people made salad back from the Great Depression out of them. So I wanted to see if something would come to me more like this so I can use them instead of killing them. So thank you for this, & I love all the nature knowledge! Keep bringing it to the world 👍🏽🫶🏽🙌🏽

@naturoclips 26 күн бұрын

not only that, it is an incredible useful plant: The entire plant is edible. The leaves, flowers, and stems make a great salad, but the best part are the roots, which you can make tea with or roast to drink as a substitute for coffee. And on top of that, the health benefits of dandelion are remarkable!

@claudiakoprinock1501 Жыл бұрын

This ma said he studied dandelions and nature makes them grow where the soil needs calcium. The dandelions will die and fall away after they do their job. He says that’s why pl have need to enrich their soil because they strip it of nutrient growing plants such as the dandelion. Now by your recommendation they are good for us to consume. Thanks fir that. There should be more aaareness of this. Thank you

@servraghgiorsal7382 Жыл бұрын

As a teenager in the 60' s I remember going with my Mom and Aunt out to the woods for dandelion's. Then made a hotdressing with bacon, vinegar and sugar thickened with a beaten egg,flour and water. Then wilte the greens. I still make it, but with endive or spinach. Good wild food!

@elle1253 Жыл бұрын

I have grown to love this channel with every calming and informative short that I see! Y’all just got a new subscriber!

@HomegrownHandgathered Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@daniellemartin9896 Жыл бұрын

I personally don't love the leaves, so I gather those for a friend who lives in an apartment to feed to her bunny. I'm wanting to try fried dandelion flowers

@wynn_wynn Жыл бұрын

I didn't know you could eat them! I never liked it when my parents sprayed the yard to get rid of them. They yelled at me one time for making a huge pile of the seeds at the end of our slide one time... It was cattails 😅

@candacel3305 Жыл бұрын

I don't know why so many people think of dandelions as weeds. You can do so much with them food wise, and you can use the blossoms as a natural dye for protein fibers. Plus, they're good for the pollinators.

@SugeryGold Жыл бұрын

This makes me wonder what would happen if dandelions were grown as a crop for generations, what sort of varying plants would we be able to create!

@nataliramirez6497 Жыл бұрын

Awww u guys are so cute Love this thank you

@thomask6798 Жыл бұрын

Thank You. I didn't know you could make tea with them. I am going to give it a try. ☕✌

@josephorossi 6 ай бұрын

one of my favorite teas! never had it this fresh tho!

@adirtysock9720 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your content. Thank you

@matthewgoetzka8855 Жыл бұрын

This is something I'll have to try this year

@lauraevette1111 Жыл бұрын

Love the wholesomeness of your channel

@veronicamoradeleon671 Жыл бұрын

What a great lifestyle you seem to have 😊👏🏼🌍💚

@satan4734 Жыл бұрын

dandelions are so pretty

@kristishidler6881 11 ай бұрын

Also give a great boost in energy without caffeine:)❤

@Kim-Khoeum 4 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you so much ❤

@Rpearce79 Жыл бұрын

It is interesting how the companies that make the weed killer chemicals are owned by bigger companies that make blood pressure medication.

@eyeswideopen5228 2 ай бұрын

Best video I've seen on dandelions...What is the tool you are using to dig them up and what dehydrator do you use? Thank you ❤❤❤

@Living_Life242 Жыл бұрын

Plants like dandelions and plantago are scarce or just non-existent where I live. But there are plenty of tasty, edible and/or medicinal "weeds" that people just dispose of where I live too. Puslane, shepherd's needle, sandspur (can't blame people that hate this one), Malabar spinach, peppergrass amaranth, sorrel, etc. Research the common "weeds" around where you live. The stuff that would fill an empty and untamed property. You might be surprised what sort of bountiful harvests might be available to you without even having to work for them. Be careful though. There's the standard rule to make sure you have correctly identified your plants, ESPECIALLY anything with latex or is a member of the carrot family. But also take care of plants like shepherd's needle which is known to absorb toxins from the soil; great for cleaning an old lot, not so good for picking and eating off the side of the road.

@ech9817 Жыл бұрын

Yay! Some foraging stuff! :D Quick question, is there a way to cook the dandelion greens in a way where they're not bitter? I know they're super abundant and good for you, but I just can't get past the taste :(

@HomegrownHandgathered Жыл бұрын

If you pick them in the early spring they’re a little less bitter, but honestly that’s just part of their flavor. We like to cook them with olive oil and garlic and like that the bitter flavor works well

@ech9817 Жыл бұрын

@@HomegrownHandgathered Ah, I will learn to love them then :'D

@janellepw Жыл бұрын

I love dandelion root tea! Also, what tea steeper do you use? I'd love to get one like that.

@jessicarodriguez6541 11 ай бұрын

Oat milk, honey and root tea is such a delicious nutty drink.

@robert5976 Жыл бұрын

I am learning so much from these videos, dang

@brit4632 2 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh the thumbnail reminded me of the little plants in Harry potter!! ❤❤ too cute. Lol

@HomegrownHandgathered 2 ай бұрын

Mandrake roots! That’s what we think they look like too 🙂. They don’t scream when you pull them up though

@Yogaon5th 9 ай бұрын

thank you, love dandelion.

@JamesSmith-pc6bh Ай бұрын

Love dandelion tea.

@Kenexxa Жыл бұрын

I definetly have to try this! Thank you!

@theresataylor1565 Жыл бұрын

I love that tea infuser. Probably easier to clean out than a tea ball.

@nucleartemptations3044 Жыл бұрын

How long do you let it steep for?

@elisa11041 Жыл бұрын

I have to try this one. Normally I just make salads out of the younger leafs and flowers but I could do with some assistance from mother nature for my iron deficiency (I still take my prescription supplements but more help can't hurt)

@kellipetrat108 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this information. 😮

@_jaydahierarch 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the knowledge ✍️🏾📓

@morninglight7544 Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@chasaw5468 Жыл бұрын

How long would I dehydrate the root? What temp? And once I dry, roast, and grind, how much powder for a cup of tea?

@HJG-1019 Жыл бұрын

Do you have an actual "recipe" for the dandelion root? Such as how long do you "dry fry" in the pan? Etc Once you make it to a powder, does it need to be boiled or steeped to become a tea? Info that we who have yet to make it would L♡VE to know!! Thanks~

@gowest5145 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the information

@sunsetrose3169 Жыл бұрын

I did not know this and I have a yard full of dandelions. Now I might try it

@samantharamirez5658 Жыл бұрын

I need your tea steeper so bad where did you get it or did you make it?

@larryparry302 Жыл бұрын

I never understood why people have such a problem with little yellow flowers in their yard.

@adaikonen Жыл бұрын

Dandellions are considered a reminder of Finnish Famine here as coffee was so expensive that people mixed what they had with dandellion roots. I think due to that, at least here, it is not used.

@Ae-ne5iy Жыл бұрын

I’m trying to do like a dandelion and burdock kvass with dried dandelion and burdock root bark chips. There’s lots to forage around here but I don’t have a dehydrator so I might end up purchasing instead. Having it dry would result in yeast that will help it get effervescent.

@christopherwertman125 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic

@cinnamonbun1354 Жыл бұрын

Flower petals - tea leaves , jams/ ‘honey’ and fritters , wine/ mead , cake decorations , salad , infused oil , cough syrups Stem and leaves - smoothies, pestos, salad, soups , sauteed greens , stir fry Root - coffee ( cook until burnt looking gives the best flavour more cooked stronger the taste) , coco powder Small buds not opened up - pickle capers If you don’t want to eat it - soaps, salves, lip balms Good for the liver and gallbladder, sickness, kidneys , can reduce belly fat and good for ANXIETY full of vitamins a/c/k and magnesium and great for dry skin🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌞🌞🌞 the wonder flower

@lizf3325 Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait!! 🌞

@togekissbliss Жыл бұрын

Whats the name of that little metal thing with handle that you used at the end?

@HJG-1019 Жыл бұрын

Its some kind of a Tea Steeper or Infuser.. Usually they are ball or egg shaped - so sometimes called a Tea Ball. Not sure where she got hers... Nice one though!

@user-vo2gj2zi4f 11 ай бұрын

Thank you

@Truologye 23 күн бұрын

Yum❤

@heyman4590 Жыл бұрын

These are very commonly eaten in my culture. We call it puha 😊

@papajeff5486 Жыл бұрын

This was great. Would you care to speak/demonstrate other uses with dandelions? Thanks for sharing.

@HomegrownHandgathered Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And yea we’ll definitely share more videos about how we use other parts as the season goes on 🙂

@mjrussell414 Жыл бұрын

Cool! I want to harvest some of the many dandelions in my backyard for a coffee this spring. Now I know I can roast them in my cast iron skillet.

@barefootjoey Жыл бұрын

Where did you get that infuser?

@bartcentury21 Жыл бұрын

I think in spring the earth is saying to us; you should try me! Don't be shocked by my bitterness! I am your friend! Today I brought 'Cardamine pratensis' home. I will have enough vitamine C. I dont need them orange ones from Spain anymore😂. Earthy greet from the Netherlands! ❤

@bugmeat9675 Жыл бұрын

I never new they were edible! I remember I loved dandilons when I was younger, still don't get the stigma behind them.

@ashleyhazlett8535 Жыл бұрын

Obsessed

@batmanpancake96 Жыл бұрын

It makes me sad too!!! They're so pretty!!!

@poincianacouponing1622 4 ай бұрын

I just found some in my backyard. ☺️☺️☺️

@joannc.carrillo Жыл бұрын

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@smaky0face2 Жыл бұрын

Can you use just any dandelion plant? Like grown in the wild?

@FunnieVidz777 Жыл бұрын

yup

@simonesmit6708 Жыл бұрын

Totally nontoxic but the leaves get very bitter after the flower buds develop.

@MusicalBotany Жыл бұрын

Yes and no. Dandelions are edible and completely nontoxic, but you always want to make sure that you're foraging in an area that hasn't been treated with herbicide. Your own garden would be a great place to harvest them.

@april110 Жыл бұрын

They are wild flowers for us in India and never thought they are edible but i love wild flowers and good to know its edible but i mostly grows in the most weirdly dirty places

@thomasboston1887 Жыл бұрын

it is a priority detoxifier in most whole body cleansing

@davidkehr4730 Жыл бұрын

Which time of the year are you in???

@t.c87 Жыл бұрын

Hi homegrown hand gather??? I was just told today the best time to pick dandelion root is in the fall/ cooler weather. That mist of the nutrients are in the leafs and flowers in spring and summer??? Are the properties still just as nutrient dence now? Thanks 😊

@MusicalBotany Жыл бұрын

Have you ever brewed chicory root? Chicory is in the coffee family, and it was commonly used as a coffee substitute during the Civil War. I want to try, but haven't gotten around to it yet!

@dimarshall1777 Жыл бұрын

What book would you recommend to learn about foraging in the Big Thicket?

@naturoclips 26 күн бұрын

Yes indeed, dandelion is an amazing plant! And you are led to believe that it is a pesky weed, when in reality it is a fantastic plant with powerful health benefits.

@sandywhite4042 Ай бұрын

My gram made jam / wine from them ? Questions, I just saw you can make dye from them ? If you know how please. I would ask my gram ( she know ) everything . But she's no longer with me

@annkirstine4772 Жыл бұрын

We usually just pick the leaves and give them to our pets 🐇🐇 I may need to try this

@Life-oo2tr Жыл бұрын

What does dandelion root taste like? Is it earthy? Is it bitter? I’m so curious. When you pulled the root out the first thing that came to mind was ginseng.

@HomegrownHandgathered Жыл бұрын

After roasting the tea kind of has a coffee-like flavor. Not really bitter, but I guess earthy?

@charlesevans6290 Жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome I love your content

@HomegrownHandgathered Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙂

@tttmmm-lo3mf Жыл бұрын

It looks amazing ,...powerful.... And healing... I never knew you can do that.....can you do this with any plant 🫚 roots..... what do you think...is it possible...?????.....🙏🙇🙏📿🐐

@HJG-1019 Жыл бұрын

You have to be careful with _"just any plant"_ *Not all plant parts are edible.* Take Rhubarb for example- The Leaves and Roots are toxic, _yet you can eat the Stems with no problems!_ Plus there are some plants that should not be eaten raw - but are safe if cooked. *Best to research any plant you are planning to ingest to see if there are any warnings.* Also if they are a Medicinal type plant, then check to be sure it is not something that can harm you....such as if it lowers blood pressure or thins the blood, etc. Though it may help such an ailment, if you are someone who is taking Prescription Medications for that affliction - you may need to take less or none if using plants and herbs as one's medicine. Plus there are many "weeds" that folks rip out of their lawns or driveways that are edible.....and delicious! You can research "Edible Weeds" online or on KZfaq for more info. *Hope this helps~*

@valkyr_rl7169 Ай бұрын

How long do you roast them for? Any oil?

@patriciacundiff8299 11 күн бұрын

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@anfonieb7434 10 ай бұрын

Do you sell the roots? I need this so badly?

@consueloharo-4911 11 ай бұрын

Tks 4 info! Keep informing, pls

@Brimbles2 Жыл бұрын

I think what deters people from using dandelions is due to the fact it’s difficult to truly identify. There are so many lookalike species that aren’t safe to consume.

@jaaadeee938 Жыл бұрын

Nice

@Jarfully Жыл бұрын

Just made a post about the "dead nettle" now those weeds I've been told to dig and toss for years are a medicinal plant 😢. Lied to my whole life.

@joebeeler990 11 ай бұрын

I saw my friend pulling up dandelions out of a crack in the sidewalk down the block. I said, "Hey why are cleaning up the street"? He answered, "I've got to get these weeds out before my mother walks by so she doesn't pick them and I have to eat dandelion salad".

@morgaaaaaa Жыл бұрын

do you get diuretic effect from drinking the root? thinking back to my childhood drinking dandelion and burdock

@biancagarcia5384 Жыл бұрын

Okay so I have these in a field nearby but there are like seven stray cats that I know have urinated and defecated in this field. Really want to find some, would it be best to avoid this field lol