Description
Dandelion chaga latte brings earthy wisdom from forest floors to your morning ritual. Herbal notes dance with mushroom depth, offering wellness in each silky sip you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoons (1 teaspoons) roasted dandelion root (or 1 tea bag)
- 1 teaspoons (1 teaspoons) dried chaga chunks (or 1 tea bag)
- 1 ½ cups (355 milliliters) water
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) milk of choice (oat, almond, dairy, etc.)
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 12 teaspoons (12 teaspoons) maple syrup or honey (to taste)
- ¼ teaspoons (¼ teaspoons) cinnamon (optional)
Serving Component:
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare a robust herbal infusion by gently simmering dandelion root and chaga in water, allowing the earthy flavors to steep and release their deep, complex essence for approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Carefully strain the herbal decoction, eliminating any plant remnants to ensure a smooth liquid base for the latte.
- While the herbal liquid remains warm, introduce a touch of maple syrup or honey, stirring until completely integrated to create a harmonious sweetness.
- Optional aromatic enhancement can be achieved by incorporating a whisper of ground cinnamon into the warm mixture.
- Transfer the sweetened herbal brew to the refrigerator, allowing it to cool and develop its nuanced flavor profile for roughly 30 minutes or until thoroughly chilled.
- Select a tall glass and generously fill it with ice cubes, creating a frosty foundation for the beverage.
- Delicately pour the chilled herbal infusion over the ice, creating a mesmerizing cascade of deep amber liquid.
- Complete the latte by gently streaming milk into the glass, allowing the layers to naturally blend and create a marbled effect.
- Softly stir the components to marry the flavors, ensuring a uniform and refreshing drink.
- For an elegant finishing touch, garnish with a cinnamon stick or a light dusting of ground cinnamon, transforming the beverage into a sensory experience.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting maple syrup or honey to suit your taste preferences.
- Experiment with alternative milk options like almond, oat, or coconut milk for different flavor profiles and dietary needs.
- Use freshly foraged or high-quality organic dandelion root and chaga for the most robust and authentic herbal tea experience.
- Enhance the latte’s medicinal properties by allowing the tea to steep longer, extracting more nutrients from the chaga and dandelion root.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg