Dandelion

As a gardener I have been guilty of throwing thousands of dandelions on to the compost heap. Not any more. Since I discovered the delight of dandelion coffee, I save every one, even going so far as to replant any that are too small.

This picture shows some dandelion roots freshly washed. They can be make into a dandelion coffee at this stage. Also shown are some roots that have been cut into short lengths and dehydrated (not roasted) and stored in jars. If properly dried they will last for a very long time. I also dry and store couch grass roots in the same way and add to the blender at this stage for their health giving properties. 

To make a warm frothy healthy vegan drink, I put a small amount of roots into a blender. Dried roots can be powdered before hot water is added, while fresh roots can just be blended hot water. Allow plenty of time to pass for the roots to brew. You might want to strain out the coffee at this stage, but fresh roots work well unstrained.Then various things can be added and re-blended, I have used from the following list; coconut oil, carrob, cacco, nettle seeds, macca powder, tiny pinch of quality salt and quality honey.The trick is to be creative. I tend to add there ingredients after the brew has cooled a little as some of the ingredients are heat sensitive. Finally fast blend froths it all up. Delicious.