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3 pastel colored tea cups filled with dandelion chai on pale pink background

Dandelion Chai

4 cups

This nourishing blend brings the rich, earthy taste of roasted dandelion root with a medley of aromatic spices together. Packed with nutrients and a delightful flavor, this tea-based milk drink is an ideal choice for a slow morning or a calming treat. Dandelion root is a caffeine-free alternative to black tea with a natural bitter flavor that supports liver function and digestive health. It can be found in supermarkets as Roasted Dandelion Root tea bags.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 2 roasted dandelion root tea bags
  • ⅔ cup oats
  • ⅓ cup cashews
  • 3 tablespoons hemp seeds
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 inch piece ginger, peeled and sliced
  • ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 2 cardamom pods, or ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 6 black peppercorns
  • ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt

Directions

  1. In a large heat-proof jug or pot, steep dandelion tea bags in 2 cups boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags, squeezing out the excess liquid before discarding. Add 2 cups of cold water.

  2. Using the Nama M1 Plant-Based Milk Maker, add all the other ingredients into the basket, then pour in dandelion infused water. Blend for 60 seconds, then open the pour spout.

  3. Enjoy warm by steaming with the milk wand on a coffee machine, or heat over the stove, then froth.

Note

Can also be enjoyed over ice; Swap dandelion tea bags with rooibos tea or any black tea; Swap honey with 3 pitted mdjool dates