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Herbal Coffee
Ashley Adamant

Herbal Coffee with Dandelion & Chicory

This herbal coffee gives you a balanced, caffeine-free alternative to your daily cup.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 part dried roasted dandelion
  • 1 part dried roasted chicory
  • 1/2 part dried burdock root
  • 1/4 part dried maca powder
  • 1/4 part dried raw cacao powder and/or cacao nibs optional, see Note
  • 1/8 part dried astragalus
Optional Ingredients
  • 1/8 to 1/4 part dried ashwagandha
  • 1/8 to 1/4 part dried cinnamon chips
  • 1/8 to 1/4 part cardamom pods
  • 1/8 to 1/4 part dried ginger pieces

Method
 

  1. First, decide how much of the coffee blend you’d like to make. I use cups for the parts, so I have a large batch that will last me a couple of weeks. When using cups, you will get about 3 cups (400 g) of the blend. If you’re looking to make just a couple of cups of coffee, then I suggest using tablespoon measurements, which will give you around ¼ cup (36 g) of blend. For a single cup, use teaspoons.
  2. Once you’ve figured out how much you want to make, start measuring the herbs into a mixing bowl. Get right in there and use your hands to mix the herbs until it all comes together into a lovely, cohesive blend. Store in a jar until ready to use.
  3. Use 2 to 3 teaspoons (6 to 9 g) of coffee blend per 1 cup (240 ml) of boiling water. Place the herbs in a jar or French press and cover with boiling water. If using a jar, cover with a lid, and if using a French press, make sure not to press down on the herbs until after they’ve had time to infuse. Let it steep for 15 to 30 minutes, then strain into your favorite mug and enjoy warm.
  4. For a chilled drink, let it steep at room temperature for at least 15 and up to 60 minutes before placing in the fridge to chill. If you’d like a more robust flavor, which I prefer, then no need to strain before chilling in the fridge.

Notes

Note: There is a small amount of naturally occurring caffeine in cacao, but the amount in this blend would not be noticeable to most people, and it adds such a lovely flavor. If you need this totally caffeine free, simply omit the cacao powder/nibs