My morning "brew"! A cup of roasted dandelion-root cappuccino.
I don't drink coffee anymore for a variety of reasons.
Most coffee substitutes on the market are grain-based and I adhere to a nearly gluten-free diet which, for me, has profound health benefits.
I've found the perfect...at least I think it is...substitute for grain-based "coffees".
Roasted dandelion roots have a bit of the bitterness found in coffee and taste remarkably coffee-like, too.
Some studies I've read on coffee indicate that its antioxidants are really good for you. Other studies cite how coffee weakens the heart and that the early morning jolt it gives degrades into forgetfulness and lethargy. Too, for those with sensitive stomachs coffee can cause digestive discomfort.
For me, dumping the coffee cured my heart arrhythmia. I suppose it depends on what company or entity funds a particular study as to what results are likely to be reported.
Right now I'm using Traditional Medicinal's brand of Roasted Dandelion Root Tea. However, I'm also gathering dandelion roots from my organic gardens to eventually create my own brews which will be both frugal and sustainable.
Sixteen tea bags to a box at between $4.99 and $6.95 from retailers and health food stores.
Because I have plenty of dandelions in my gardens I'll be making my own roasted dandelion beverage.
To fix this coffee-like tea I boil water then pour it into a mug allowing the bag to steep for five to 10 minutes. I add four drops of stevia to sweeten.
In a one-cup Pyrex measuring cup I microwave 1/4- to 1/3-cup of Silk Original, Unsweetened Almond Milk because it's the only almond milk I've found that can be frothed using a wire whisk.
Simply hold the stem of a wire whisk between your palms and rapidly rub your hands together rapidly and repeatedly until the milk is fluffy and foamy.
Top your beverage with the milk and a sprinkle of chocolate or cinnamon.
For a special treat 1/8-teaspoon of rum flavoring or a bit of chocolate syrup stirred in is nice.
This almond milk foams beautifully and has fewer additives making it my pick for both drinking and cooking with.
If my homegrown dandelion roots roast up into a tasty beverage I'll let you know how that goes. It'll be a few months as I've got to gather, chop, roast, and taste-test my results.
Oh, by the way dandelion root is good for your digestion, your liver, and is said to have a host of health benefits...reducing inflammation, flushing excess bile from the body, inhibiting the growth of germs, helping to relieve gout and rheumatism, anti-tumor properties (in poultice form), detoxes the body, helps dissolve gallstones, soothes the nerves, mild diuretic properties, and promotes health and well-being.
Dandelion roots contain calcium, choline, potassium, inulin, phosphorus, iron, and zinc.
What's not to like? I think I'll go brew up a mug right now!
Good morning! And, good enough to serve company.
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