Granny used to allow them to dry in the sun all day to make getting the dirt off easier and then we washed them until there was no more grit and washed clean! I adored the tea even then as a child! Ty for sharing! 🙏

I highly recommend adding a tiny pinch of powdered cinnamon and a tiny pinch of powdeted aniseed. It really rounds the flavors. You could also make dandelion honey and use that as sweetener

Brilliant video! This spiked up my curiosity about dandelions again, thank you. Although it's called "coffee" because of it's appearance and taste, this is more like a tea made by infusion. Some know it as dandelion root tea. It's absolutely wonderful in terms of medicinal benefit, this little plant might just save us from the worst diseases at some point. Cheers to the dandelions!

REMEMBER TO LEAVE THE EARLY DANDELIONS FOR THE BEES UNTIL THE FLOWERS BLOOM.

@1starshot

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, dandelions are their first decent meal after winter. Crucial for bee colonies & lone bees.

@flickknight

4 жыл бұрын

thanks! I love my little bee friends who make honey for my tea. For sure, we have to look out for our little buddies. Only the leaves can be harvested at this time, before they bud; the roots can be harvested any old time, I'm pretty sure. I don't think they get too bitter after blooming.

Definitely have to wash all that dirt off or it will just taste like fresh ground. btw- Wait until the flowers are gone before you take the plants. Bees will appreciate this.

@mrjl78

4 жыл бұрын

AND wait until Autumn, its the best time to harvest.

For those watching, please make sure you are harvesting where they are not getting sprayed with chemicals

@robinconkel-hannan6629

5 жыл бұрын

Also, away from roads..

@OneironauticalOne

4 жыл бұрын

@@robinconkel-hannan6629 Yea it sounded like he was near a highway. That runoff can't be good.

@sgthaggis1448

4 жыл бұрын

Or where people walk their dogs

@AlbaLynxQueen

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, I am "lucky" to have a ton of them in my garden. Wanna try to make use of them.

@4everGrowin

2 жыл бұрын

Good statement

My Uncle Fabian used to make Dandelion Wine. He was a Happy, Humble, Drunk. His early upbringing was to Work Hard, so he could buy enough booze to stay dizzy. He was a darn good Teacher.....He taught those around him - NOT to live in a trance like him. He ate Dandelion Leaves, just like a Goat..... Never made Dandelion Coffee, though... because THAT MY FRIENDS, would have sobered him up.

@annacsillag1749

4 жыл бұрын

and the dandelion leaves looked after his liver so he could keep on drinking....?

@rhondagodwin1265

4 жыл бұрын

You don't have his dandelion wine recipe, do you? I lost mine but one year I couldn't find dandelions so I used sow thistle and it was awesome!

@Torytel1230

4 жыл бұрын

Lol...

@elenagisa1318

4 жыл бұрын

@@rhondagodwin1265 what a brilliant idea!!! I have to try that!!!

@rhondagodwin1265

4 жыл бұрын

@@elenagisa1318 Thank you, Elena! I do remember the recipe did call for oranges and lemons (but only a few) and I had a crock pot of my grandma's to use as well.

And what did they discover recently? Dandelion is a very potent anti cancer agent, especially liver cancer! So many thanks for this video!

@mullm5375

4 жыл бұрын

It also makes you poop.

@jeromesassani9537

4 жыл бұрын

My martial arts instructor was cured of third-degree lung cancer by a diet of dandelion juice and having all pressure points stimulated daily. It was rough going but he did it with the chiropractors help.

@patriciamcdermott9589

4 жыл бұрын

dandelion is the best detox agent on the planet and there are lots of other amazing uses for dandelion. they are so powerful! that's why it's so hard to get rid of them and why big pharma and and monsanto are in bed together. if we used all the plants that we have in nature .. that we've been brainwashed to believe are "weeds" then we wouldn't need pharma drugs.

@RAMNIKK

4 жыл бұрын

@@mullm5375 means ?

@1starshot

4 жыл бұрын

@Neurolicious And I bet you have lots of bees & butterfly's.

Hello from Sweden. Found this clip yesterday. Today I made my own coffee and I am sold. Tasted amazing. Will try to make enough to take me though the next winter. Thank you so much. Ove from Sweden

FYI when you boil the coffee it kills the medical side of this root. Keep it under 180 and let it steep for 1 minute . In other words bring the water up to but shy of boil set to the side let steep. ENJOY!! I have been drinking this for just over two week and my liver spots on my arm and hands are fading. Dandelion root detoxes the liver and kidney and it tastes Great!!

@Cornerstanding

4 жыл бұрын

Good to know 😊

@rhondagodwin1265

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I was wondering about that. Boiling water in a French Press should suffice, maybe?

@SaltheartFoamfollower

4 жыл бұрын

maybe boiling it keeps it from acting like a great diuretic, and one doesn't have to keep going to the toilet ;-) I know if I buy dandelion root tea and I brew it like a normal green tea, I have to be careful not to drink more than 2 cups, or it makes me get the runny poops :-( here is a tip for a nice side dish in the spring, take a bunch of fresh open flowers, dip in egg and roll in flower and fry in butter till golden brown, taste a little like fried Morel mushrooms cooked the same way.

@sergesmith2863

4 жыл бұрын

@@SaltheartFoamfollower good to know!

@yaelrar.4460

4 жыл бұрын

Great to know!!

stop buying those weed killers.. I'm going to be the weed killer for now. thanks for the vid, can't wait to try this.

@misaki6964

5 жыл бұрын

leinaddf h

@Lisa777Thereisabetterway

5 жыл бұрын

I agree!!! No more toxic weed crap! Hugs

@tamarikimani1923

5 жыл бұрын

The most nutritious vegs are edible weeds.

@Nazareth434

5 жыл бұрын

i like to spray roundup on them, then dig em up and drink the dandilion coffee

@willybee3056

4 жыл бұрын

That was my question too,,, if it is poison for the plants, it cant be good for people...

Thanks for this! Dandelions are no longer safe around me....

@traceyirishshamrock1644

5 жыл бұрын

Why aren't they safe around you. Just curious do we all have to look out for the same thing with roots appreciate your response

@littleme3597

5 жыл бұрын

@@traceyirishshamrock1644 lol It means he will harvest them..no matter where they come up. "They are not safe around him".

@suzannehartmann946

5 жыл бұрын

@@littleme3597 be careful that where you harvest there is no spraying for insects or weeds. I also heard traffic where he harvested, if they are very close to the road they can be contaminated with lead or petroleum from exhaust from vehicles.

@krisgangwer3796

4 жыл бұрын

Please leave some for the bees; that is their first food for the spring.

@KnapperJackCrafty

4 жыл бұрын

@@krisgangwer3796 there are more than enough for the bees, one person can only harvest a small number. The big worry these days is the murder hornets...

Thank you, Billy. Always wondered how to process the roots to make coffee. I was told it could be done but was never taught. Cheers!

@MrBillypoe

4 жыл бұрын

It's a fun process and rewarding as well. Enjoy!

I made this for years ,mixed it with real coffee and felt it really benefited my health.

Dig and wash the roots, blend coarse, toast light, boil for 1 minute. Got it.

@eswaribalan164

4 жыл бұрын

Good one pickle...

Excellent video covering every aspect. Dandelion has amazing benifits to your liver and detoxification of the blood. So drink up.

I've been making and drinking tea from the roots. Just over a week now. The inflammation in my back is gone. 1500 mg of grounded dandelion roots twice a day is what i used. Amazing plant. Now on to "purslane" , another super food. Thank you so much for this video. P.s. thank you food and drug administration for keeping all these superfoods from us. Not!

@delir.6488

4 жыл бұрын

What?? 1.500mg = to 1 kilo and a half that is way too much to make tea. Do you know that 1 kilo = 2 pounds ???

@LongWatchman

4 жыл бұрын

1500mg = 1.5g

@LongWatchman

4 жыл бұрын

1000g = 1 kg

@lieelieebeto8486

4 жыл бұрын

My God that sounds o earthly .

Please don't forget: don't pick edible plants from roadsides when foraging. And check if the dandelions have been sprayed with Round Up, or similar. The recommended time to leave them after spraying, is two years.

@renaissancewoman100

2 жыл бұрын

Two years!I wouldn't want to pick them from the road side anyway but this cinched it for me.😳

@Kyle_Spivis

9 ай бұрын

Between break dust and exhaust it’s really unsafe.

Interesting. I haven't tried this but I am going to once the dandelions get a little bigger. Also, you can do the same thing with chickory (which is often used to enhance instant coffee, so it might be more common than using dandelion). The best part is that chickory grows about as rampantly as dandelions - you'll find them in pretty much ever ditch and along every wall and walkway that has sunlight and dirt. I imagine a blend would be really tasty.

Wow! Im a coffee drinker looking for a healthier alternative, and this looks delicious. That rich color and your description of the flavor have sold me. Thanks.

@mostlycensored7668

5 жыл бұрын

It's not for long term regular use. It can cause serious problems that way, do your research.

Thanks. For future videos, you might tell us what quantity of dandelion coffee those roots produced. It looks like maybe a week's worth but I couldn't tell for sure. Great video. Then and also you might talk about how great dandelion is for the body. For one thing it purifies the blood from toxins.

Can’t wait to make this! Thank you 😊- and thank you for serving and protecting. 💙

I'm roasting it now and it really does smell like I'm baking a chocolate cake. Can't wait to get this in hot water.

@dylanhacker7825

4 жыл бұрын

jeanne griffin how was it?

@crowznest438

4 жыл бұрын

@@dylanhacker7825 It's everything you said it would be. I just drank the last cup of my first batch and I've already begun to dig again. Thanks for the video!

Great video, I love checking out home made recipes from the yard like this! I will be digging dandelions tomorrow and giving this a try. I put dandelion greens in my salads and now I have this to try.

Didn't get to make it last year, but did it today and it was amazing 😍

Great video! I guess one thing you could mention is that the bitterness that is in the green part of the dandelion isn't found in the roots. I've found that growing my own dandelions from seed in a garden bed gives better results. The plants are in good, loose soil, and well watered. The roots are a bit bigger and easier to process.

@robinconkel-hannan6629

5 жыл бұрын

When you harvest leaves, set them upright in a glass with about an in of water for half an hour.. I've never had a bitter one this way..

@tdog4240

4 жыл бұрын

I've always heard if using leaves, eat early spring. Less bitter?

Thanks, billy. Great job on the vid. I am so pleased I found it.I can not wait to do it but I assume all of the roasting and boiling will surely deplete the majority of the amazing goodness in the root and I guess those can be utilized in other food processes.The flavor of the drink alone is worth this process, a nice breakfast drink without the caffeine .

Thank you! I will make this for my dad for Father's Day. Neither of us drinks caffeine for health reasons, but this sounds much better than Postum!

My father, from Cassino in Italy, used to do this during ww2 when he had nothing to eat because of the war and this was the best substitute for coffee. Greetings from a Covibastard 19 savaged Italy. For what it's worth.

@Sammiejomitchell

4 жыл бұрын

Lorenzo Notarianni, greetings. I hope you are well. The Covidbastard 19 is just arriving here in Nicaragua.

@TXHobbyFarm

4 жыл бұрын

How are you all doing in Italy? Still on lockdown. They are talking about easing some restrictions next month for businesses here in US but not sure.

@lorenzonotarianni1667

4 жыл бұрын

@@TXHobbyFarm Some restrictions will be removed from 4th may. It's going to be a slow and complicated process.

@lorenzonotarianni1667

4 жыл бұрын

@@Sammiejomitchell Keep safe !

By watching thus, I think I've learned step by step on how to harvest all the way to pouring in my cup and how it smells and taste. Thanks!

A doable project...thoroughly explained. Thanks!

This is amazing. Very detailed yet clearly explained. I’m definitely going to try this

Thank you for sharing this video :) I use dandelions flowers, leaves and roots as a staple diet in my house but never knew about a coffee recipe, maybe I'll try it in the future. (Ps: The Band is one of the greatest bands)

I’m right at the end of the process of making it and I’m having my first sips now This tastes great and completely different from any herbs I ever had, it’s more like coffee as you put it This will do wonders to my liver health too! Thank you for sharing this!

I dug up most of my dandelions today, and roasted them. It really did smell like chocolate cake or brownies when it's roasting. I then blended the dried roots in my blender. I put 3 tablespoons of powder in my coffee maker filter, and brewed half a pot. My boyfriend and i each had a cup. I ended up adding more sugar and creamer than what i normally would use in coffee because of a slightly bitter taste. It tastes so good!!! It definitely tastes like chocolate caramel. Next time, I'm thinking of adding a dash of cinnamon. It's delicious!!!! A must try!!!!

I’ve had dandelion coffee, but never knew the process to actually make it. Thanks for your informative video!

Awesome video! I'm definitely going to try this coffee! Thanks for sharing! 😊

Gonna start digging tomorw. We have 35 achers & I can't wait to taste the coffee. Thanks info

That Teavana tea leaf filter is best thing ever!!! My daughters got me 1 a couple of years ago. Don't know how I ever lived without it!

Thanks, Mr. Poe. Good substitute for those of us who had to quit the coffee habit for health reasons. Hope to try it soon!

awesome video, I have a lot of dandelions my backyard when I don't mow the lawn, and I'm a daily coffee drinker, right when you said it taste like chocolate and caramel I'm definitely going to try this, this is a very good video very informative thank you,

@nataliemartin8288

4 жыл бұрын

I am a daily coffee drinker as well, and he had me at the chocolate and caramel too!

@elainegoolsby9902

2 жыл бұрын

I too have organic dandelions in my yard, and when I mow I leave an area for the bees and butterflies! I love coffee, so tomorrow, I will be harvesting some roots for coffee, but I am going to let them dry, shake the dried dirt off, then place mine in a big strainer,and spray them with the hose to get the rest of the dirt off. I never put any kind of pesticide in my yard, or on my flowers. I encourage lizards, frogs, spiders and good bugs to live in my yard. Also, the birds, and my two little bantam chickens 🐓🐔 help debug and deworm, plus I get an egg every day from my little hen! I do eat dandelion greens, very good, especially the young, tender leaves; good for salad too.

sweet ive been buying dried dandelion root for a lil over a year now for my liver and i grind mine up into a powder and mix it with turmeric and burdock root for a detox tea every morning. thanks for the video.

@nancyrocha5072

5 жыл бұрын

Detoxing can be done several different ways, fasting is most beneficial but does not remove any metals that collect. Look into Zeolite drops. Their molecular shape of a hexagon, allures and traps most metals trapped in the vascular system; inside its shape and thus then can be carried out of the system through elimination.

Thank you for this awesome video! Because of you, I'm excited about trying my hand at dandelion coffee! Rock on, dude... you made my experiences better!

Billy Poe i am glad to see you are back to making videos. I know you have alot of info to bring to the outdoor bushcraft type community thanks for sharing

This morning I saw your post.. now I am drinking my super coffee fresh made... Really..is delicious and this taste a little bit spicy is fenomenal .. Thank you for your post.. Greetings from Romania.

@ionelbarbu3119

5 жыл бұрын

@mischoval41 sky still blue here..no Monsanto.. life is good

@billmacdonald4026

5 жыл бұрын

My daughter is headed to Bucharest in 3 days.. alone... should I worry for her safety? Thanks ... from Florida

@ionelbarbu3119

5 жыл бұрын

@@billmacdonald4026 nothing to worry..during the night like in any capital city stay in the centre areas not in some lonely place in suburb's

@billmacdonald4026

5 жыл бұрын

@@ionelbarbu3119 .... thank you.

Now I GOTTA try it! Thank you sir for the walk thru

Thank you for sharing! I love dandelion tea, but had no idea you could make a coffee!!!

This is fascinating ! I just picked Dandelion blossoms today & made tea. They are the biggest Dandelion leaves I have ever seen !

yum. its also aboriginal elders coffee from the outback , I truly feel blessed to have learned and still learning so much from a dear family friend .

Hmmm... if you grew they hydroponically the roots would be big and very clean.

@larrybarbaree2091

5 жыл бұрын

Shut up this is. Natural stuff duh. It's natural not a crop! Dude grow a crop. Fertilizre hormone one. Lol

@fannybuster

5 жыл бұрын

It might taste very bland hydroponically

@eniepresley5867

5 жыл бұрын

....aaand no nutrition from soil in it.....

@GrizzlyDaddams

5 жыл бұрын

@@larrybarbaree2091 shutup if you cannot english...fuckhead.

@Larsanator

5 жыл бұрын

@snailfiend Wah! I'm a snowflake and I get butt hurt on someone else's behalf! WAH!

That looked delicious as he was pouring it into teavana. I have GOT to try this since I am huge connoisseur of coffee. Thanks for awesome vid.

Great video Billy, thank you so much. You explained well and so easy to follow. God bless and be well....

Perhaps you could do a video on what one might confuse Dandelion with when you are digging them up?

Wow amazing video. I just cut all the dandelion today. But I will try to cut the roots and make some coffee. Thanks . God bless you.

@robinconkel-hannan6629

5 жыл бұрын

Such a waste, try the greens.. Cook them like you would spinach, kale or plantain.. Very tasty and very healthy..

Holy crap! I have a gazillion one these in my yard. Thanks for the info!

I'm doing it tomorrow! It sounds DELICIOUS! Thanks.

thanks for sharing this awesome video !!

For such a long time now that, I have been looking for a good substitute for my coffe habbit. I'm goin to try this nutty/chocolate flavor Dandelion Tea. Great video and thanks!

Epic video, top drawer! Thanks Billy.

I usually pull the dandelion leaves anyway along with wild green onions and make a nice salad. Now, I can brew dandelion coffee with my dandelion salad! Yummy!!!! Thanks for the video! Be safe out there on the job!

Oh my goodness!! This was awesome, my friend!! Thank you so much for sharing!! I am all about healing. I share my healing journey here on youtube! This was great info!! Hugs

Thanks for teaching the whole process and most important how valuable is to enjoy a cup of tea ☕️ made of dandelion roots. There are also some good benefits.

Also worth noting is you want to make sure that the area hasn't been sprayed or treated with any insecticides or herbicides and that you know that the soil is healthy and free of any pollution .

Several years ago we did a survival/edible wild plants class and camping trip with our youth group. We just dug up dandelion roots, washed them well, spread them on cookie sheets and roasted them whole, then ground them...and took the grounds on our camping trip. It was a very delicious hot drink... Thanks for the great video and info...

Love your music!! Alabama here😁. I drink thistle every mornin 😊. It's what I was raised on. I remember helpiin. MoMA like everything else we did. Sassafras dandelion Polk salad and wild mustards. They all make great brew.

@kjohnson8172

5 жыл бұрын

Larry Barbaree

@kjohnson8172

5 жыл бұрын

Larry Barbaree It would be interesting info if you shared your knowledge on preparing different plants and roots for tea/coffee. Much healthier than what we consume today. It might have taken more time and effort to prepare but worth its weight in gold. Many blessings to you!

WTH? So, I missed this growing up in MD! All I remember was picking them and they stunk. And, I always would get stung because the damn bees 🐝 loved them, while we would always run around barefooted! I’m now in Az. I don’t see any around here. I look it up, and it’s also great for cancer! Thank you for sharing ❤️

My favorite herb & my favorite flower... I love spring tender Leafs in my salads. No longer will I buy dandelion root tea, I'll make my own.. Thank u so much for sharing the actual process of making this remedy. God bless💕🕊💕

Awesome info. Enjoyable and educational! Thanks!

I pick the dandelions when they get huge and flower and feed them to my chickens for a treat.

Thank you Sir. I like this drink. It's likely good for us as well.

That looks like a great cup of coffee and great instructional advice

Thank a lot for this video I hear about that tea but your video brings wisdom to me. Bless you brother Billy Bob poe

Thanks. This coffee tastes great. You can try too with chicory(cichorium intybus) roots. It tastes great too. You can use the flowers as tea and the leaves in salads, they are a bit bitter tho .

@karenowens8287

5 жыл бұрын

The larger the leaves the stringer the flavor. A dressing of vinegar,bacon grease,sugar and crumbled boiled eggs is really good. Add bit of salt and sugar. Pour hot and wilt leaves

Also with the rising cost of coffee, this is going to ease my pocket book a bit so thanks again.

Very informative. You get to the point and explain the steps well. I let dandelions grow between the rows in my vegetable garden just for the roots. Because the soil is deep and mostly free of rocks the roots get as big as carrots and up to a foot long. I have been using them like any other root vegetble in stews and as a side dish. Dandelion coffee is something I wanted to try. Now I know how. Coffee from chickory and burdock roots is also on my list. I'll be watching more of your videos.

@kjohnson8172

5 жыл бұрын

The Garlic Farm You have peeked my interest! Would love to hear about the flavor it adds to the stew, I would imagine an earthy flavor like potatoes do. And how you prepare them as a side dish? Any tips or recipes you can share would be appreciated. Thank you for sharing this information!!! Many blessings to you!

Don't throw away the leaves. They make a good salad or side dish. I just made dandelion salad/side plate using all roots, stems/leaves, and the flower. Blanch 2 minutes, drain and quickly rinse in cold water. Mix with yogurt salad dressing. Delicious!

I really appreciate you making this awesome video! The being straight forward and candid was lovely. P.S: Not only is it delicious but great for you, check out the benefits yourself, much love.

You had me from the title but You had me for life with “ up on cripple creek”

Love dandelion coffee, thank you for this video!

Thanks brother, I tried my first cup a few weeks ago. Wasn't strong enough, you solved my guessing game.

great choice of tunes!!

I tried this and i couldnt believe it smelled and tasted like regular coffee !

Thank you. Can't wait to try this. Dandelions are so healthy for us

Excellent - Nicely shown, told, done and put together ... A Work Well Done 🤙🏼

I just buy dandelion root and add that to my regular coffee grounds. Gives it a very earthy flavor. Good video.

@crispycritter7022

4 жыл бұрын

Cool video. Didn't even know dandelion existed as a coffee.

@lzflyfishing

4 жыл бұрын

Where do you buy your dandelion root?

Wow thank you never this , GOD GAVE US EVERYTHING

@Lisa777Thereisabetterway

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, he did!!! Love this video. Great comment, Cathy! Hugs

@GrizzlyDaddams

5 жыл бұрын

Lmfao...goooord didit.

@TheBedGenie

5 жыл бұрын

Mother earth gives, there is no single god.

@richardpearson2999

4 жыл бұрын

There is no God. Embrace scientific fact, and be grateful you are alive!

Wow... Never knew about dandelion coffee. Will definitely try. Thanks.

Thanks Billy. I'm making this coffee right now. Can't wait to try it. !

Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to do this. Amazing. Wish I knew this a longtime ago. I heard some people wait until the end of the season, is there a better time to pick dandelion root? Also, should I place a part of the root back in the ground for the next season?

I always roast mine in the oven. Love the smell..lol

You blew my mind! I had no clue you could roast dandelion roots! We ate wild dandelion growing up and use it for when we got stung by nettles but never knew it the roots could be turned into coffee (though in Europe its used for medicinal purposes)

thank you! i love dandelions and have lots of them in my yard, i would never try to get rid of them. i can't wait to try this!

Sounds crazy but hey I'll try it out who would have thought

First time watching this ever. Mr. Poe you did a really good job explaining the process. I actually have quite a few plants out back. Instead of doing dandelion coffee is it pretty much the same process to make tea? I would expect so but perhaps the grounding process much finer. I know you can buy those tea bags on Amazon. Do you have a video for that?

As a detail oriented person, I like your presentation. Well done.

Great music 😍 to go along!!! Thanks

I just watched your video. Thank you for it! It is the most complete one I’ve seen on the whole process. Does it matter what time of year you dig the roots?

A little bit of work: but if you've got a crop of dndelions in the backyard, the $0 cost sure beats buying coffee!

Thank you beautiful music and thank you for not playing it while you're talking great video great information and good music when you're not talking thank you

Thank you for the dandelion coffee and how to make it work fantastic