Description
Herbal coffee blends Mediterranean wellness with aromatic comfort, inviting gentle exploration of natural flavors. Delicate herbs and rich roasted notes create a soulful morning ritual you can savor with mindful pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Herbal Roots and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) roasted dandelion root
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) roasted chicory root
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) cinnamon
Cocoa and Optional Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) cacao nibs or unsweetened cocoa powder
Liquid Components:
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) water
- Milk or plant-based milk, to taste
- Honey, maple syrup, or stevia, to taste
Instructions
- Gather all the herbal ingredients including dandelion root, chicory root, and optional spices or cacao in a compact saucepan.
- Pour cold water over the herbal mixture, ensuring all components are fully submerged.
- Position the saucepan on medium heat, allowing the liquid to gradually warm and transition into a gentle, bubbling simmer.
- Maintain a low, consistent simmer for approximately 10-15 minutes, allowing the herbs to release their deep, rich flavors and aromatic essences.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and prepare a fine mesh strainer or layered cheesecloth positioned over a clean container.
- Carefully pour the herbal infusion through the strainer, capturing all solid ingredients and ensuring a smooth, clear liquid.
- Transfer the strained herbal brew into your favorite mug, leaving sufficient space for additional ingredients.
- Customize your beverage by incorporating your preferred milk variety and sweetener, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Gently stir the mixture to integrate all components, creating a harmonious and comforting herbal coffee alternative.
- Savor the warm, earthy beverage, appreciating its unique botanical profile and soothing qualities.
Notes
- Experiment with different root ratios to find your perfect herbal coffee blend, balancing dandelion and chicory for desired intensity.
- Roast roots beforehand at 350°F for 10-15 minutes to enhance deep, rich flavor and create more complex caffeine-free coffee alternative.
- Consider adding warming spices like cinnamon, cardamom, or ginger to boost medicinal properties and create a personalized herbal drink.
- Store dried roots in airtight container away from moisture and direct sunlight to maintain freshness and prevent flavor degradation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Breakfast
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 160mg