Dandelion Tea Benefits

Once the fluffy seed heads appear, the number of dandelions in your yard (and your neighbor's) will multiply.But now that you know how to get rid of dandelions, you can be confident that with some time and effort, you can have a dandelion free yard.

Bold red stems and midribs for vibrant contrast. For full-size bunches, space 6-8" apart and clip leaves at any stage but especially when young, less than 10" tall.Seeds will germinate from 41-85°F (5-29°C), but the highest germination percentage will...

Careful variety selection is important for hot weather plantings. Slow-bolting and upright. Pick at any stage of growth.For single heads: 1 oz./1,900', 1 lb./acre at 12 seeds/ft. At babyleaf stage, leaves are narrow and spoon-shaped with subtle spikes...

The taste of dandelion is a bit on the bitter side.Hardy to zone 3, dandelions grow in sun or shade, but for better tasting greens a partial to full shade location is ideal. If you're a country dweller like myself, the thought of purposely growing dandelion...

Everyone who's in love with nature like I am, knows that you can't just walk away when you see a dandelion! They are like tiny suns growing in the pastures and lawns or in sand or any waste ground they can find, such as a crack in the pavement.

Careful variety selection is important for hot weather plantings. Clearly the best Catalogna type. Pick at any stage of growth.For single heads: 1 oz./1,900', 1 lb./acre at 12 seeds/ft.

The whole of it is a bit bitter, with a slightly sweet finish. Chun Mee has a pleasant chestnut aroma and the taste is complex, akin to sweetened chestnuts, artichoke, and apricot.

Fragrant, sweet, creamy, floral… we could go on and on and on about this rooibos tisane. Brewed with hot water this tisane has been consumed for thousands of years in South Africa and it's neighboring countries, and was an important item of trade throughout...

Food-wise the Song Dynasty saw the spread of imported exotic produce such as jujubes, the proliferation of noodle shops, and the development of a wide array of scented green teas. A long and imperial history greater than any emperor resides within these...

The overall effect might be thought to be overly herbal, even medicine-y. If chai is an entire percussion section, then green chai is a master musician playing the flute. However, it's rather floral and piney with a fresh, green flavor underneath.

Maybe a big glass of orange juice and some freshly cut figs on the side. Looking for something sweet and jammy? The smell is intensely fruity, but the taste is all jam and dried fruit.

This is the black tea for those days when you decide you need a mental health day. You wake up around 10:30 or so. It's a black tea that'll nudge you awake in due time, and the addition of dried blackberry leaves will instill a bit of serenity into your...

Scented green teas go as far back as the Song Dynasty (960 AD -1279 AD). A fragrant green tea scented with Jasmine. A tea house favorite perfect for bawdy nights trading dirty jokes with the guys or quiet nights curled up with your favorite bad movie.

It was actually a fraudulent product passed off as the real thing, the tea equivalent of buying an authentic Prada bag from the trunk of a car. Earl Grey tea was created as a way to imitate Chinese black teas that were flavored with mandarin.

Can you guess what it is? We love this tea brewed strong and hard, maybe about 10-15 minutes. Rather this herbal infusion effuses lemon via lemon balm, lemon verbena, and lemongrass; three very citrusy herbs that offer depth to contrast with the peppermint...

The tea is then strained, sugar is added, and the brew brought back to a rolling boil. Morocco has a very important tea culture that focuses on the use of green tea leaves and mint leaves.

Strong and heavy with astringent green flavor and citrus, and with a hit of smoke at the back it's a tea that packs a welcoming wallop at the start or end of a meal. Withered and steamed green or oolong tea leaves are rolled by hand into tiny balls resembling...

Prized for its floral aroma and musky - even spicy - flavor Darjeeling is one of the most prized teas in the world. These hilly, verdant areas have a specific terroir that produces specific flavors and aromas in tea plants that are greatly prized.

The overall flavor is merry to say the least and sure to call on memories of hot cider, cranberry sauce, and dried orange peels tossed in the fireplace to perfume the home. Megan, one of our rockstars here at Spice Jungle H.Q. described this tisane as...

Pour into serving bowls, cover with plastic wrap, and chill until set. Place 2 teaspoons of gelatin with 2 tablespoons if water in a bowl and allow to gel. Her perfection would drive you crazy if you didn't like her so damn much and if she wasn't one...

Kukicha is a unique tea that is wonderful with a bit of citrus juice and a shot of simple syrup. The flavor is that of dried wood and blessed incense lit for the gods. This tea loves to be served with dried fruits or roasted walnuts, or used as a beverage...

This tea is excellent for any laidback occasion. Rather, it gently nudges you along. A perfect accompaniment for lavender tea cakes with a bit of lemon glaze, ground into powder and added to pound cake batter before baking, or poured over ice.

The dried leaves are crisp and thin making a beautiful brew when infused. Ceylon Black Tea w/ Silver Tips The tea features prominent, very fine, and wiry silver tips that stand out against the dark slender Flowery Orange Pekoe.

With each sip you can taste the mellow hints of sour-cherry halves accompanied by papaya, pineapple bits, and rose petals. Caffeine Level: Medium Cherries & Jasmine Blossoms Green Tea This tea Features traditional sencha green tea leaves that are complemented...

This tea has a strong finish and can be enjoyed hot or cold. Ingredients: Oolong tea, orange blossoms, natural flavoring Orange Blossom Oolong Tea This Oolong blend features a deep, bold oolong tea leaf accompanied by accents of orange.

This production style involves having the leaves undergo an additional fermentation process after they are dried. The brew gives a dark hue with an earthy smooth flavor. Yunnan Pu-erh Tea Pu-erh, sometimes referred to as Bolay, is a variety of post-fermented...

The leaves are simply plucked and dried making it one of the most prominent green teas available. The tea features many silver tips among the silky skinny dried leaves. Green Silk Maofeng This tea is a great example of a fine tasting tea with "minimalist"...