Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon roasted barley
- 1 teaspoon fermented tea leaves (like hojicha or pu-erh)
- 1 small strip kombu seaweed
- 1 teaspoon dandelion root
- 3–4 thin slices fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon licorice root (optional)
- 4 cups filtered water
Instructions
- Soak kombu in 4 cups of filtered water for 10 minutes in a ceramic or cast iron pot.
- Add roasted barley, fermented tea leaves, and dandelion root to the pot.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Add ginger slices halfway through and continue simmering.
- Strain into a mug and sip warm. Optional: add honey or lemon to taste.
- Store extra tea in a glass jar in the fridge for up to 48 hours. Reheat gently before serving.
Notes
Enjoy first thing in the morning or between meals for optimal metabolism and digestion support. Start with one cup per day and increase as desired. Always use organic herbs for best results and avoid boiling kombu to preserve nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese Herbal
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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