How to make Roasted Dandelion Coffee

***CAUTION - If your body is not used to Dandelion Greens this will serve as a colon cleanse the first couple of times you have it. *** How to Make Roasted Dandelion Root Coffee Roasted Dandelion Root Coffee is a surprisingly delicious beverage! It closely resembles coffee in flavor and body when brewed properly. I serve it at all my workshops and presentations and am always amused by the response. People tend to hesitantly sample it with a look of serious doubt on their faces, and the next thing you know the whole pot disappears! Dandelion Root is a rich treasury of vitamins and minerals, as well as trace minerals and micronutrients. It also contains numerous medicinal components, but one that draws particular attention lately is a substance called inulin, which may be an important ingredient in managing diabetes. Even the bitter flavor of the Dandelion Coffee is good for you as it helps to stimulate the entire digestive system, from the appetite all the way to the better absorption of nutrients. Truly there is a fine line between food and medicine with this precious herb! There are no harmful substances in Dandelion Coffee, unlike our commercial coffees that do far more harm than good. Folks would be far better off if they started each day with a hot cup of Dandelion! How to Harvest Dandelion Root You will need a good shovel as Dandelion Roots are taproots that can go up to a foot and a half underground in good soil. Early spring and late fall are the best times to harvest for medicinal purposes or maximum nutritional value. This is the time when most of the plant’s constituents are being stored in the roots, although it wouldn’t hurt anything to harvest anytime for Dandelion Root Coffee. Roots are much easier to dig when the ground is soft, as during the spring thaw or after a good rainy spell. Once the ground is baked hard by a long, dry period, digging roots can be frustrating work, so plan accordingly. The best place to harvest is from a farm field that gets plowed frequently or a large garden. The soil will be looser, which allows the roots to get really big and also makes for much easier digging. The dandelions in your lawn or other mowed places are generally stunted and yield very small roots. Look for the biggest, thickest clumps of dandelion leaves, as these are usually fed by a nice, fat root. I also carry a knife with me to cut the greens away from the roots. You will need about one 5-gallon bucket of roots to make 3 or 4 quarts of roasted Dandelion Root. This would yield 10 gallons or so of coffee. If you have time, take the greens home separately and prepare them for freezing. A bucket of roots will give about a bushel basket of greens so plan accordingly! I like to make a day of it and stock up for the whole year on both greens and coffee. The rest of the recipe can be found on this link - http://www.prodigalgardens.info/dandelion%20coffee.htm Learn more about us at on our website - www.gokiheals.com