Dandelion Coffee Latte

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Written By Joana Castro
A caffeine-free, gut-healing dandelion coffee latte infused with TCM benefits 
I simply love a good TCM-inspired wellness drink.

A TCM-Inspired Coffee Alternative for Wellness

When I am craving a latte, but I don't want to turn into coffee, this is my go-to option. The dandelion is an extraordinary plant native to Europe. It has long been cherished across cultures for its impressive medicinal properties. With potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-diabetic benefits, this botanical treasure has been used for centuries in traditional wellness practices. Renowned as an excellent coffee alternative, it delivers a malted, slightly sweet flavor without any caffeine, offering a daily boost to well-being.
If you want to try the batch brew option try this recipe → Dandelion "Coffee".

Health & Wellness Benefits

 

TCM Benefits

  • Contributes to overall balance.

  • Supporting digestion while gently detoxifying without being too extreme.

  • Helps regulate Qi.

  • Helps with menstruation pain and overall PMS symptoms.

  • Soothes inflammation:

    • Disperse dampness and phlegm

    • Reduces Abscesses

    • Cools liver heat and blood

    • Dissipates Nodules

  • Replenish body fluids.

  • Calms the mind (shen).

  • Promotes Lactation.

Nutricional Properties and Benefits

  • Contains vitamins: A, B2, B3, C and K

  • Small amounts of vitamin E and B (like B9)

  • Minerals: Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Potassium

  • Contains soluble fiber

  • Contains potent antioxidants

 

TCM Flavour: Sweet, Bitter

Energetics/TCM Thermal Nature: Neutral

Organ-Meridian: Liver, Stomach, Kidneys

Season: Fall, Winter

 

Total Time: 5 minutes

Serves: 1

 

Cuisine: European

Meal Type: Drinks

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp of your favourite pre-made blend instant dandelion coffee (try to go for 100% dandelion blend)

  • 50 ml of water

  • 1 cup of oat milk

Directions:

  1. Pour the mixture through a strainer into your coffee mug.

  2. Pour the 50 ml of boiled water and stir until dissolved. Let it sit for 3 minutes.

  3. Add the warm oat milk.

Themes and Variations

Dandelion tea is a great option too. It is one of the most beneficial teas for the body. Try it to incorporate regularly in your routine and you will feel the benefits right away.

Especially Good For

Anyone that experiences irritability, restlessness, red face, thirst, low tolerance to heat, rapid pulse. Also very effective to treat symptoms like: painful urination, poor appetite, headaches, bloating, constipation, acne, eczema, diabetes, poor lactation, kidney stones, bladder stones, heartburn, brain function, lowers blood pressure, blood sugar regulation, poor circulation, treatment of red, swollen, painful eyes, particularly helpful in dissipation of hard, firm nodules and breast and intestinal abscesses.

 

TIP

If feeling any of the above symptoms try to drink 3 cups per day of dandelion tea. One before breakfast, one in the midle of the afternoon and one before you go to sleep.

Joana Castro
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