Description
Dandelion chaga latte blends earthy woodland flavors with creamy smoothness. Herbal wellness meets delightful comfort, offering health-conscious individuals a nourishing beverage you can savor mindfully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (355 milliliters) water
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) milk of choice (oat, almond, dairy, etc.)
- 1 tsp (1 teaspoons) roasted dandelion root (or 1 tea bag)
- 1 tsp (1 teaspoons) dried chaga chunks (or 1 tea bag)
- ¼ tsp (¼ teaspoons) cinnamon (optional)
- 12 tsp (12 teaspoons) maple syrup or honey (to taste)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Herbal Infusion: Gently simmer dandelion root and chaga in water, steeping for 15-20 minutes to extract deep, earthy flavors and complex herbal essence.
- Preparation: Strain the herbal decoction, removing plant remnants, then introduce maple syrup or honey while liquid remains warm, stirring until fully incorporated.
- Aromatic Enhancement: Optionally sprinkle ground cinnamon into the warm mixture, creating subtle depth and warmth.
- Cooling Phase: Refrigerate the sweetened herbal brew for approximately 30 minutes, allowing flavor profile to develop and liquid to chill thoroughly.
- Glass Assembly: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes, creating a frosty foundation for the beverage.
- Liquid Layering: Pour chilled herbal infusion over ice, followed by gently streaming milk to create a natural marbled effect.
- Final Touch: Softly stir to blend components, then garnish with a cinnamon stick or light dusting of ground cinnamon, elevating the drink into a sensory experience.
Notes
- Steep Smartly: Control water temperature between 190-200°F to extract maximum flavor without bitterness from dandelion root and chaga mushroom.
- Strain Thoroughly: Use a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove tiny herb particles, ensuring a silky-smooth texture in the final drink.
- Balance Sweetness: Start with small amounts of maple syrup or honey, tasting gradually to prevent overpowering the delicate herbal notes.
- Customize Milk Options: Experiment with alternative milks like oat, almond, or coconut to create different flavor profiles and accommodate dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 134
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg