Dandelion Root | Organic | Dried | Bitter & Grounding
Bitter, earthy, and carrying a name borrowed from the French for "lion's tooth" — a nod to the deeply toothed leaves of the plant that produces it — Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale) is one of the most widely used and deeply respected roots in Western herbal medicine, and it has been earning that reputation consistently across centuries of traditional use without a single reinvention. This is not a delicate leaf infusion. This is a root. It simmers. And the difference is everything. Ten to fifteen minutes of gentle heat and this certified organic dried root releases a bitter, earthy depth with a nutty warmth that builds slowly into something genuinely extraordinary — dark, grounding, and surprisingly complex for a plant that grows wild in every garden and footpath crack in the country. During both World Wars, when coffee became scarce, dandelion root was roasted and brewed as a caffeine-free substitute in kitchens across Europe. Today it appears on Australian cafe menus as a sophisticated, caffeine-free alternative to coffee that experienced drinkers seek out deliberately rather than reluctantly. Roast it at home — spread the dried root pieces on a baking tray and roast at 160°C for fifteen to twenty minutes until dark and fragrant, then grind and brew as you would coffee — and what you produce is a rich, deeply satisfying cup with a coffee-like body and none of the caffeine. Brew it unroasted as a traditional medicinal decoction and it delivers a bitter, earthy intensity that experienced herbalists reach for when they want something with genuine botanical weight behind it. Naturally rich in inulin — a prebiotic fibre that supports beneficial gut bacteria — and traditionally used across herbal pharmacopoeias for digestive and liver support, dandelion root is the kind of botanical that does serious work without making a performance of it. Combine with Peppermint Leaf for a soothing digestive blend that lifts the bitter earthiness with a clean, cooling contrast that makes the whole cup feel deliberately crafted. Pair with Ginger Root for a warming decoction that layers spiced heat against the root's deep, earthy bitterness in a combination that builds properly from the first simmer. Add a piece of Liquorice Root for a natural sweetness that rounds the bitterness into something rounder and more inviting without losing the root's grounded purpose. Combine with Cinnamon and honey for a warming, spiced brew that makes the bitterness feel like a feature rather than a flaw. Blend with nettle leaf for a traditional tonic that draws on two of Western herbalism's most trusted roots and leaves in a single, deeply nourishing daily cup. Certified Organic. Bitter. The Lion's Tooth. Yours. Hand-packed in Wollongong. Sealed fresh in food-safe pouches and ready for your pantry. Note: Not suitable for people with gallstones or bile duct obstruction. May interact with diuretics and lithium. All information provided is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication.
First Pour - 50gm, Second Steep - 200gm, Forever Cup - 500gm