Dandelion and Chicory Chai

From their bright-yellow blossoms right down to their roots, dandelions are incredibly nutritious. This recipe focuses on the root, which can be eaten fresh as a vegetable, or can be dried and roasted to make hot drinks that are delicious substitutes for tea and coffee.Earthy and slightly bitter in flavor, dandelion roots aid digestion and support liver health. I like to simmer the roasted roots with milk and spices to make a warm and nourishing “chai.”Add a pinch of roasted chicory root for an extra layer of mocha-like richness. The blue-flowered chicory is a relative of the dandelion and its roots are a common substitute for, or addition to, coffee in France and New Orleans.You can use dandelion and chicory that you forage in the wild, or buy the dried and ground roots from herb purveyors like Mountain Rose Herbs.

• Time: 20 min
• Servings: 1

Source: Organic Way LLC

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