Dandelion Root Coffee
When roasted and ground, dandelion roots make a very tasty coffee substitute, with a full-bodied flavour and just a hint of mocha.
Equipment
- Oven or Air Fryer
Ingredients
- Dandelion Roots
Instructions
- Wash dirt off dandelion roots and trim off any blemished areas or thin strands.
- Chop roots into equal-sized small pieces.
- Roast at 400° F for 30-45 minutes. This can be done on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in the oven or in an air fryer lined with foil. Check every 5–8 minutes, shaking each time. If some roots are roasted and dried before others, they can be removed.
- Allow to cool completely. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
- To make dandelion coffee:Roasted dandelion roots can be used in chunks or ground with a coffee grinder. If using chunks, use them like tea, steeping until desired taste is achieved. If using ground roots, use like ground coffee in a French press or other coffee maker, using similar number of scoops.