Golden Fields Organic Raw Dandelion Root 200g

Golden Fields Raw, Organic Dandelion Roots make a very fine brew with not much bitterness at all. The roots will be used as herbal teas. A decoction has to be made, it is a tad syrupy, reflecting the nutritious side of it. Dandelion is very rich in inulin (up to 40%). Full advantage of the inulin content is obtained in adding powder of these roots to our food. Inulin is heat sensitive. There is some left when cooked but the roasting will caramelize most of it.

The leaves and the roots can be used together to make a tea of the complete plant.

Directions:

• Decoction of the roots: 15 to 30g per Litre (1 to 2 tablespoons per litre). Simmer 5 minutes in a covered pot. Remove from the heat and steep 10-15 minutes. Strain and enjoy.
• Leaves are infused in near-boiling water for 10-15 minutes. Leaves can also be added to the decoction above after it is removed from the heat. In this case use a lesser quantity of grounds for the decoction.

In order to benefit from the inulin content of the roots, best to use powdered root and add a teaspoon of it to food. The grounds in the packets are coarse and should be processed further in a small coffee grinder.

Ingredients:

Dandelion root (taraxacum officinale) raw. Loose grounds.

All Certified Organic and grown in New Zealand.

* All packets contain an oxygen-absorbing sachet to maintain freshness of the roasted product. Once the packet is opened, this sachet looses its activity. Store contents with care, transfer them to a small jar to protect them from air and humidity. Use this “coffee” rapidly not only for the sake of freshness but also to reap the mild medicinal benefits of all Golden Fields’ alternatives. As for a cure, it is their prolonged use that confers on the body a desirable balance, a general well-being.