Alvita Dandelion Root Roasted Tea - 30 Bags
Dandelion (Taraxacum Officinale) is rich in potassium. Dandelion works to purify the blood, increase the flow of bile from the liver, build red blood cells, treats gallbladder disease, hepatitis, chronic dyspepsia, indigestion and constipation.
Dandelion is a sun-loving meadow herb that many of us remember from childhood romps through country fields. As a tea, Dandelion is warm and soothing, and may bring back a little bit of the child in you.
History:
Often brewed as a coffee sub-substitute, the roots of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) can also be used as an ingredient in root beer. The cleaned, raw roots can also be sliced into salads or cooked and added to other vegetables. The taproot is white on the inside and dark brown on the outside and grows up to 6 inches long. The plant first appeared in the 10th century journals of Arabian physicians.
By the 16th century, the British considered Dandelion a valuable herbal plant and it has held a distinguished place among European herbalists for centuries. When the whole plant is used, Dandelion will work as a natural dye and turn a fabric a deep magenta.
Ingredient Details:
Dandelion Root (Taraxacum Officinale)
Suggested Use:
The best way to make a good tasting cup of tea is by the infusion method. Place one tea bag into a cup and add no more than 6 oz. of boiling water. Let steep for 3 minutes and remove the bag. Press the bag before removing to enhance the flavor. Add honey to sweeten.
About Alvita In 1922, Alvita introduced america to the wonders of herbal tea. Today they’re still stirring things up. Alvita tea contains the following: • english pillow-style tea bags that are oxygen bleached, not chlorine treated, and are dioxin free. • no strings, tags, or staples. • each Alvita box is made from recycled paper board. • except for regular green tea, Alvita products are naturally caffeine free.