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I was introduced to this delicious alternative to coffee on a trip to Australia.

Dandelion tea!



I like the flavor of this in particular, but it has lactose, so might not be an option for some people. There are many brands and presentations you can buy, or you could grow some of your own (it's considered a pest for so many).

Not only it has a toasty flavor, but it is good for the liver and many other things:

"Diuretic, tonic and slightly aperient. It is a general stimulant to the system, but especially to the urinary organs, and is chiefly used in kidney and liver disorders."

(botanical.com)

"Dandelions are also good for the bladder, spleen, pancreas, stomach and intestines. It’s recommended for stressed-out, internally sluggish, and sedentary people. Anyone who's a victim of excessive fat, white flour, and concentrated sweeteners could benefit from a daily cup of dandelion tea."

(wildmanstevebrill.com)

"Actions: diuretic, laxative, choleretic, tonic, stomachic, antioxidant, hepatic, alterative, aperient, anti-inflammatory, cholagogue"

(herbsarespecial.com.au)

"Dandelion tea, whether made from the root or the leaves, makes a great tonic, because it stimulates the body to eliminate waste and toxins. Because the leaves are rich in readily available magnesium, dandelion is a great herb for improving bone health. Magnesium increases bone density, so dandelions may actually help to prevent bone disorders such as osteoporosis."

(safealternativemedicine.co.uk)

"The leaves contain several vitamins and minerals to promote well-being. Dandelion leaves contains more beta-carotene than carrots, which is important for improving a person's ability to see in dim light. The leaves contain iron, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc, as well as vitamins B-1, B-2, B-5, B-6, B-12, C, D, E, and P.
Due to the existence of vitamin E, dandelion tea can be used to alleviate skin complaints. Vitamin E can help encourage the growth of body issue and protects cells from damage, therefore promoting healing and reducing scarring."

(teainfusion.com)

You can read a full list of properties here too.

My experience:

I drink a cup every now and then after meals. It simply makes me feel good.