How to Make Dandelion Root Coffee from Scratch | Wild Edibles with Sergei Boutenko

Here’s a recipe for true Cowboy Coffee (A.K.A dandelion coffee). Follow along as Sergei forages for dandelions in his backyard and demonstrates how to harvest, wash, and prepare a non-caffeinated, coffee-like drink from wild edibles. This recipe makes for a great weekend project!
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  • @anywhiteguyin1985
    @anywhiteguyin19853 жыл бұрын

    13:20 when the coffee making process starts

  • @BlueThunderboltsiren

    @BlueThunderboltsiren

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @tobs7968

    @tobs7968

    Жыл бұрын

    Legend 👍👍👍

  • @BATgirl57
    @BATgirl57 Жыл бұрын

    Great video👍Only thing I do different is to let the washed and chopped roots air dry before I roast them. Also chop mine finer-more like minced! Eventually I fill a jar with dried roots and roast the whole batch in a dry cast iron skillet. Keeping all the pieces fairly uniform in size results in a more even roast than having some totally black. I like a little char but mostly dark brown. Only need 2 Tbls of root for 16 ounces water, which simmer about 15 minutes to reach my desired flavor. Strain, sweeten with honey and whip in blender with 1 T melted butter- Yep! Butter makes a frothy top that I sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg....delicious!!! One more thing- I find my cleaning process quite lengthy in comparison to yours, as my dense clay soil tends to stick into the crevices of the outer root layer and I don’t want to bite into any dirt! Other than that~thanks for showing folks an nutritious beverage, free and easy to make from the plethora of dandelions that grow everywhere!!! Just to be clear though, my morning wake up drink will always be real COFFEE!!!😂☕️👍🤠

  • @annuitcptis3032

    @annuitcptis3032

    Жыл бұрын

    Nothing wrong with some dirt tea or coffee...mmmm..

  • @BATgirl57

    @BATgirl57

    Жыл бұрын

    @@annuitcptis3032 Agreed, dirt in general worries me not in the least...I, however, have a heavy clay soil that biting into a grain feels akin to chewing on a rock and I won’t risk my teeth for that when I can simply wash the roots thoroughly. Enjoy you dirt tea!😋

  • @nsm9kx966

    @nsm9kx966

    Жыл бұрын

    Does it acc taste like coffee?

  • @BATgirl57

    @BATgirl57

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nsm9kx966 it’s tastes dark from the roasting and naturally bitter, hence the comparison to coffee, but actually no, I wouldn’t say they taste the same. Two different pleasures 😊

  • @samikruse01

    @samikruse01

    8 ай бұрын

    I have always called it dandelion root tea. Perhaps because it's dried but not roasted.

  • @dianekelly3452
    @dianekelly3452 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your dandelion recipes. After it rains my dandelions stand 18”-24” tall. I keep whacking them and decided to find out if I could use them after all my hard work. Thanks to you I will take a new approach and harvest the whole plant. I look forward to enjoying dandelion coffee, jam & pesto on my salad. 😂☕️🥗🍯

  • @marypenuela1274
    @marypenuela1274 Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate you, these videos and genuine love of educating us on natural remedies or foraged recipes. I want to consider living basic than to be consumed by consumerism. I thank you and your team for sharing this type of content!

  • @BeesBikinis
    @BeesBikinis4 жыл бұрын

    Dandelion Coffee! Now we're talking!!

  • @ellenfisher6341
    @ellenfisher63413 жыл бұрын

    You really should wait till Fall to dig the roots, that's when the flavor & energy go into them. Otherwise good video.

  • @theronika7967

    @theronika7967

    2 жыл бұрын

    Does September counts?😄

  • @ellenfisher6341

    @ellenfisher6341

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@theronika7967 , I would wait till late Sept . unless you are in a colder climate . That way as much of the plant's energy goes into the root as possible .HAPPY DIGGING !

  • @theronika7967

    @theronika7967

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ellenfisher6341 alright, I'll wait then. I'm in UK, it's not cold here at the moment... Thanks!

  • @beautifuldreamer4895

    @beautifuldreamer4895

    2 жыл бұрын

    But digging anytime is OK if you NEED coffee !😊 You'll still get nutrients.. just not as much. I do it

  • @ellenfisher6341

    @ellenfisher6341

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@beautifuldreamer4895 , ha ha ~ most definitely !!! That is a law !

  • @moverling5
    @moverling5 Жыл бұрын

    The two of you described the aroma fully. Great video guys.🎉

  • @imacrapschick
    @imacrapschick Жыл бұрын

    In Mississippi I use them like this: Flowers for syrup. Leaves for salves and roots for coffee or teas. It uses the entire plant. There's tons of ways to use it but, that's how I do it. Also, leave a few plants for next year.

  • @davidglazener7921
    @davidglazener79212 жыл бұрын

    I buy roasted dandelion root in teabags from Traditional Medicinals. They recommend covering it while steeping for 10-15 minutes. Good video. Thanks.

  • @bowlineobama
    @bowlineobama Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for showing us how to make coffee from Dandelion roots. I really enjoy your teaching and videos in KZread. Hope to meet you one day. I am a survivalist enthusiast. One area I am weak in is identifying wild edible plants. But, I am learning a lot from your videos.

  • @GraceTheBabbler

    @GraceTheBabbler

    Жыл бұрын

    Ooh you should follow @ukwildcrafts

  • @blane1814
    @blane18143 жыл бұрын

    That jam looks amazing

  • @joshuagentry3118
    @joshuagentry31183 жыл бұрын

    Love your teaching style. This kind of information is so needed in our communities these days. Thank you for the awesome resource. Also, doesn't a Ponderosa Pine have needles in bundles of 3?

  • @deanframe9095

    @deanframe9095

    Жыл бұрын

    YES! IT IS! SO DESPERATELY NEEDED!! WE NEED TO STOP BEING SO DEPENDENT ON COMPANIES PROCESSED FOOD! AND STOP GIVING THE GROCERY STORES SO MUCH POWER OVER US!!

  • @aarons7975

    @aarons7975

    7 ай бұрын

    @@deanframe9095 This used to be common knowledge that they taught us as children, in boy / girl scouts, etc etc. Just basic survival. Now everyone is lazy and impatient, and selfish. They don't want to work for it,they want it NOW and won't share with anyone else when they do get it :(

  • @TheKingOfHeartsIV
    @TheKingOfHeartsIV3 жыл бұрын

    Quality content. 💪 This video takes you through the whole process from picking to drinking.

  • @kayknorr9533
    @kayknorr95334 жыл бұрын

    I made some today and loved it. Thanks Sergei!

  • @centsible12
    @centsible124 жыл бұрын

    You can dehydrate the greens and toss them in soups and stews or make tea from them. The tea is good for PMS and it's a mild diuretic

  • @edss7778

    @edss7778

    2 жыл бұрын

    How do u prevent the dandelion root from shrinking down to nothing once it dries out. I left it to air dry on counter.. just a couple and they got soo thin

  • @eduardogutierrez7570

    @eduardogutierrez7570

    Жыл бұрын

    @@edss7778 I wouldn't fret about how skinny they get, because remember, it's a plant and plants usually store mostly water and the longer you leave the roots to dry, the skinnier it's going to get as as it loses its moisture through evaporation until all moisture is gone as it reaches maximum shrinkage. Besides, I'm sure that when you slowly simmer them in water or whatever other liquid or sauce, the roots will swell up again and retain all the health benefits stored within the entire plant. I would still make sure to cover them ( along with any other food or beverage when you think about it ), so that no bugs or critters crawl over them. 👍

  • @deanstapleton1621
    @deanstapleton16213 жыл бұрын

    I will make this for sure! Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @adamw8818
    @adamw88182 жыл бұрын

    I'm definitely trying this! Thanks for this brother 😎

  • @Nonamegirl1
    @Nonamegirl13 жыл бұрын

    I often clean mine until they run clear, I suggest others do the same but I absolutely love this video and I want to go make dandelion coffee 🙌🏽🤎

  • @strangeaslife
    @strangeaslife4 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful!

  • @Rita_Johanna
    @Rita_Johanna Жыл бұрын

    How wonderful!! Thank you!

  • @DK-qx3lv
    @DK-qx3lv3 жыл бұрын

    LOVE the flower jam!

  • @bakersuw1782

    @bakersuw1782

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have to try this!!!

  • @elainecastillo7693
    @elainecastillo76932 жыл бұрын

    Awesome thanks I'm going to try it!

  • @myjaney
    @myjaney2 жыл бұрын

    hey, just wanted to let you know that when steeping things it’s best to keep them covered because then you get the added medicinal affect of whatever your steeping! also the dandelion root may not contain caffeine but it’s said to have stimulating effects:)

  • @overratedprogrammer

    @overratedprogrammer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Why? Is the medicinal effect in the steam or something?

  • @jo_arc

    @jo_arc

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@overratedprogrammer the idea is to preserve the essential oils. The same is applied to teas, keep them covered tight while steeping to preserve the essential oils :)

  • @toocoded

    @toocoded

    Жыл бұрын

    Covering while steeping helps to retain more flavour as well.

  • @kenishahammond3935
    @kenishahammond39353 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. I love Dandelion Tea. I will try the dandelion coffee next!

  • @DebbieCWellness
    @DebbieCWellness Жыл бұрын

    awesome video! the only thing I would do different is use only the dandelion flowers (the thin yellow pedals) and remove the bitter green before soaking in honey and I could never use a teflon non-stick pan - THANK you for taking the time and effort to make this video

  • @ravendelmar7945
    @ravendelmar79453 жыл бұрын

    I did it! Thank you for sharing

  • @shobizmswalker4188
    @shobizmswalker418811 ай бұрын

    ❤WOW.....That looks Amazing

  • @bennieeubanks4077
    @bennieeubanks4077 Жыл бұрын

    great demonstration. very informative

  • @flexarnn
    @flexarnn Жыл бұрын

    Definitely going to try this

  • @leonawilliams6599
    @leonawilliams65992 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the great tips

  • @donnaclements6085
    @donnaclements60853 жыл бұрын

    FINALLY FINALLY FINALLY, one of the local grocery stores is carrying dandelion greens!

  • @myobs

    @myobs

    Жыл бұрын

    Why not collect your own? They're plentiful and free!

  • @pennyrobinson4266
    @pennyrobinson4266 Жыл бұрын

    Just watched this video and enjoyed it very much. Easy to follow and I liked that you filmed outside in natural light.

  • @andrewbarlow8937
    @andrewbarlow89372 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video. I enjoyed it. Mrs. Boutenko seems pleasant.

  • @karinkiltz5626
    @karinkiltz5626 Жыл бұрын

    I find it easier to get the roots after a rain, the soil is softer

  • @sciencelearnremember
    @sciencelearnremember Жыл бұрын

    Soooo cool!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @iambliscanna1592
    @iambliscanna1592 Жыл бұрын

    Well done! I learned something new! Thank you!🤪

  • @jerriforrester7843
    @jerriforrester7843 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @juliesanchez77777
    @juliesanchez77777 Жыл бұрын

    Geeeerrrrooosssssss!

  • @suehowardful
    @suehowardful Жыл бұрын

    Thanks much!

  • @jtrain3113
    @jtrain31132 жыл бұрын

    Your a champion …..from Australia 🇦🇺👌

  • @barringtontaylor1155
    @barringtontaylor1155 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent job 👏👍

  • @patriciadavis7444
    @patriciadavis74442 жыл бұрын

    THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION

  • @Lana-cj2jw
    @Lana-cj2jw Жыл бұрын

    As another reviewer said, I find it better to simmer grounds in small pan for 20 mins. Add water to used grounds for another cuppa after re-simmering - waste not want not.

  • @PrincessAloeVera
    @PrincessAloeVera Жыл бұрын

    I love the flower goop! I chop the flowers up a bit and then into the jar with honey.

  • @annettefluit3496
    @annettefluit34962 жыл бұрын

    I love the French press too. It's similar to how my mom made coffee. She simmered for 8 min. ☺️ I'm looking forward to making this because a mix of 5 roots I used to buy went up so much in price they I stopped buying it several years ago.

  • @anikoszabo9241

    @anikoszabo9241

    2 жыл бұрын

    Where can you buy a mix of 5 roots? Are they all dandelion? Thanx for the answer - :) / the one i used to buy at H and Barrett contains sugar - :(

  • @tinasearcy4684
    @tinasearcy4684 Жыл бұрын

    Great job

  • @alsheikhresortsskardu7053
    @alsheikhresortsskardu70532 ай бұрын

    This flower is found in Gilgit-Baltistan, especially in Skardu-Baltistan in large quantities. You have shared a very useful video

  • @saffy8857
    @saffy88572 жыл бұрын

    Thank you great video. My heart says keep the little tiny roots you cast aside, so they've gone in my mix :)

  • @MaxSafeheaD
    @MaxSafeheaD3 жыл бұрын

    Use a fork, it's way easier to get deeper down and loosen up the soil enough to get most of the root out, without having to excavate so much.

  • @joyannejeffery1980
    @joyannejeffery1980 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @Julien-bt7fd
    @Julien-bt7fd Жыл бұрын

    Science and right direction... Listen dude, last time after the coffee it has brought me on to the sofa with a hot piece of joy 🌶🌹♥️

  • @tacrewgirl
    @tacrewgirl2 жыл бұрын

    I didn't know about honey and dandelion flowers. Thanks.

  • @marlenelarose4470
    @marlenelarose44703 жыл бұрын

    Thanks,I brought it at a health food store:$9.99 a pound,now I going to make my own, thanks again.

  • @infjstardust4357
    @infjstardust43572 жыл бұрын

    yey im gonna try this soon..i saw my neighbor's lawn's grass getting taller and untrimmed..i know it has some dandelions in there growing in there too! wanna uproot them and make some dandelion root coffee...

  • @theresenguyen878
    @theresenguyen8783 жыл бұрын

    Thanks ...You ARE GOOD... I used Sometime ...👍🥰🤑🤫🙏❤👏

  • @user-jm5bk9lf9s
    @user-jm5bk9lf9s4 жыл бұрын

    Отлично и своевременно! Спасибо!

  • @essentialoilapothecary

    @essentialoilapothecary

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have wondered what happened to you. After you wrote those great books, you disappeared.

  • @luciacalero1217

    @luciacalero1217

    4 жыл бұрын

    I love dandelion. I wash my dandelion in a crate that you were sitting on. Just hose it down in the crate and dirt goes out and dandelion stays clean. I wash alot of garden stuff in the crate. Thank you so much for all you videos. I learned alot.

  • @luciacalero1217

    @luciacalero1217

    4 жыл бұрын

    Where is the dandelion honey jam video?

  • @Dimlap

    @Dimlap

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@luciacalero1217 keep watching to the end, it is there.

  • @tracycouture3955
    @tracycouture3955 Жыл бұрын

    Great video 👍🌱 when I did mine up, I use a much bigger shovel and start a circle 5-6 inches around the dandelion. Some of the tap roots I get with patients can be over a foot or 12 inches long 👍🌱🇨🇦🙏

  • @deanframe9095
    @deanframe9095 Жыл бұрын

    I bought your book and only just now discovered your youtube channel, and didn’t know you wrote the book cuz your beard threw me off! Lol! Buy His Book !! ITS LIKE TRUELY ONE OF THE BEST ONES OUT THERE! If your watching his videos you all ready know that!

  • @snakeplisken2123
    @snakeplisken21232 ай бұрын

    I like to eat the flowers fried or made into fritters. They taste like a mix between French fries and eggplant.

  • @theodoreshoebat9142
    @theodoreshoebat91422 жыл бұрын

    If you enjoy beer, I would highly recommend making burdock root beer. Its very good!

  • @eduardogutierrez7570

    @eduardogutierrez7570

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm going to search online for that recipe when I have more time. Thanks for the recommendation! 👍🙂

  • @mjrussell414

    @mjrussell414

    Жыл бұрын

    Isn’t dandelion and burdock a popular soda flavour in Yorkshire, England. That’s what a friend from Huddersfield told me years ago.

  • @rueporter2253
    @rueporter2253 Жыл бұрын

    Last few years I woulda starved without those little beauties. I’m a landscaper an half the time I grab my lunch from the yards I know are clean,

  • @learnfrompeople5196
    @learnfrompeople5196 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic idea. Enjoy a cup of coffee and aid the liver at the same time with the dandelion action. Cheers brother.

  • @learnfrompeople5196

    @learnfrompeople5196

    Жыл бұрын

    Just noticed, no coffee bean in this. I wonder what it would taste like mixed with coffee 🤠

  • @reneemcmillan3865
    @reneemcmillan38652 ай бұрын

    Leave some for the bees

  • @TheNewMediaoftheDawn
    @TheNewMediaoftheDawn Жыл бұрын

    That’s cool. It is probably a lot healthier for you than coffee, which has its pros and cons, however I doubt it tastes as good. But I’m glad I learned how to do it. I eat dandelion greens cooked in soup or over pasta usually…. I make pesto with wild leeks/ramps. Cheers🎉

  • @pamelamconley9143
    @pamelamconley91432 ай бұрын

    Do it after a rain!

  • @Tony-op6xf
    @Tony-op6xf9 ай бұрын

    Followed my heart, now I'm on the devils lettuce ..

  • @Mercurychyld1
    @Mercurychyld13 жыл бұрын

    Lovin’ that awesome grill! What kind is it?

  • @jeanene72
    @jeanene72 Жыл бұрын

    For your dandelion "jam", when you first put the honey it, gently poke around to get the air out, and keep adding honey until the jar is full, and be sure there are no air pockets. The concoction will last a long time so long as no air touches it. You can do other fruit this way, as well as sliced garlic. Just keep it full of honey, and turn over every now and then to make sure everything stays coated with the honey and not touching the air.

  • @Blanddog
    @Blanddog3 жыл бұрын

    Great reason to used mulch. Rocks hold roots mulch is loose and will let you weed easier.

  • @Blanddog

    @Blanddog

    3 жыл бұрын

    Also process the flower, the leaves, and roots. Then, wash the leaves and roots separately

  • @haroldsams-hs
    @haroldsams-hs7 ай бұрын

    can you use fall and winter roots for this as well? thanks for sharing this awesome video

  • @eduardogutierrez7570
    @eduardogutierrez7570 Жыл бұрын

    That "jam" is simply dried out dandelion flowers with a good amount of honey mixed in it really well. I have raw honey and I have covered glass mason jars already, so I'm definitely going to make some. I'm sure that as long as you keep it away from too much heat and/or direct sunlight, it can be safely left out on the kitchen counter, table, or any other cool and dark area since honey acts as a preservative that lasts forever! In fact, natural honey is the Only food that I know of that never spoils! You can eat an unopened bottle/jar of honey that was collected in Roman Empire days or even further in history and it would still be good! Isn't nature just f'ing awesome! 👍😎🙂❤️

  • @mvg9875
    @mvg9875 Жыл бұрын

    You best harvest roots in fall as the energy of the plant goes down into the roots. When still in bloom the energy of the plant is mostly in the herb.

  • @vasquez1024
    @vasquez1024 Жыл бұрын

    Great stuff! New to this, do they sell roots in any market?

  • @alexlandsbergs
    @alexlandsbergs3 жыл бұрын

    the greens are less bitter when they are younger. good salad green if you pick em early enough.

  • @majorgunn

    @majorgunn

    Жыл бұрын

    yes and there are a more purple variety that I get a an organic farm. They daste much sweeter.. inspired me to eat from the garden but they are so so much bitter from my garden. I developed a flower pancake recipe that is golden... like fries only WAY better in all the ways. And you don't deep fry in seed oil. Mix 2 eggs, a bit of almond flower, and a HEAPING amount of raw honey..blend into batter. Heavily dip the flower and cook for 3 minutes in hot olive oil.... delicious

  • @stewartpalmer2456
    @stewartpalmer2456 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the two year reference on herbicides. That was some information I was looking for. Also these plant can live for many years. Should you exterminate them, then replant? Meaning, will the plant continue to hold herbicides from past years?

  • @analarson2920
    @analarson29203 жыл бұрын

    Yum tx for sharing, can the jam be left on the counter or does it have to go in the fridge? Blessings to you and yours.

  • @eduardogutierrez7570

    @eduardogutierrez7570

    Жыл бұрын

    I believe that you can leave the dandelion infused honey out on the counter as long as it is away from too much heat and/or direct sunlight because honey itself won't go bad or spoil and as long as you mix/incorporate the honey and flowers really good, the honey will act as a preservative that lasts forever, because honey is the only food that NEVER spoils! You can literally eat an unopened bottle/jar of honey that was collected from the Roman Empire days or even an older period of time and it would still be good to eat! 😮

  • @deborahdarling1799
    @deborahdarling17992 жыл бұрын

    Hi:) Just a suggestion… water them deeply then after about 1/2 hour try digging!

  • @hogwallowsoaps
    @hogwallowsoaps3 жыл бұрын

    Ok. Where did you get that mug? I want.

  • @lindastrang6755
    @lindastrang67553 жыл бұрын

    I dont wash the flowers. But I pick them off the plant before I pull the roots.

  • @biancaazgin-joseph430
    @biancaazgin-joseph4303 жыл бұрын

    Mine came out soooooooo bitter and I didn’t know if I did something wrong like maybe steeping for too long or roasting too long? I love bitter coffee but this was overkill Hahaa Definitley going to try again though, any tips are appreciated!

  • @overratedprogrammer

    @overratedprogrammer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Too high temperature/steeping too long

  • @alesiaholdcroft1445

    @alesiaholdcroft1445

    Жыл бұрын

    Keep that. We are all supposed to have bitters every day for our digestive health, so, maybe have it every few days once as medicinal?

  • @devivinod
    @devivinod3 жыл бұрын

    Can you tell the name of you stove which you used for roasting

  • @ameliagfawkes512
    @ameliagfawkes5122 жыл бұрын

    I dried Dandelion leaves and made up teabags last summer and that is definitely delicious. This year I also want to make A LOT of tea and root coffee. We don't use herbicides, etc, in our garden and I want to store up enough until I can fill the oven with two to three trays at a time. I also have dehydrators. Can I throw a few chopped roots in with other dehydrating items to dry them until I have enough to make it worthwhile roasting them? The leaves can just be left out on a tea towel and covered in the warmth of the kitchen without using space in the dehydrators, but I've yet to have success using the flowers. I left some out to dry and they fluffed up. Picking them too late, perhaps. I keep dried foods dry in saved jars by making up tiny sachets of silica gel with empty teabags that I buy in bulk. One of my favourite takeaways from this channel is Hairy Bittercress. It grows in abundance in my garden. If I take the potatoes out of a 30l tree pot and put the soil back in, by early in the following year the surface is covered in Hairy Bittercress, which is the perfect, delicate salad on a sandwich. It's not hairy and it's not bitter. The only edible/medicinal weed I've yet to come to terms with is Herb Robert, which gives off an unpleasant smell and creeps me out a bit, but I get a great deal of satisfaction from pulling it up. If you have any ideas as to what to do with it, would you do a video?

  • @debrobertson-positivedirec5898

    @debrobertson-positivedirec5898

    Жыл бұрын

    I dry the roots in the oven on a low heat. Then break them up into small pieces and grind them. Then I roast the grounds in the oven. I've tried everything from light to very dark.

  • @rueporter2253
    @rueporter2253 Жыл бұрын

    Should you be using a skillet like that dry to roast? Is it coated?!

  • @aarons7975
    @aarons79757 ай бұрын

    There are some dandelions that have stickers / thorns on them, can you use those as well or only the 'friendly' lawn ones? Another thing im surprised you are not doing, given you want to be mr natural is, have rain barrels to collect that water to make your tea and stuff from instead of the tap water. Even well water can have ooga booga's in it that you don't want. Another tip, the french press, the screen, put it in and press the mash down about half an inch UNDER the top of the water line so that it sits fully immersed and is not just floating on the top. I find that when doing stuff like this, it gives you a lot better extraction. Not to mention it sounds like it's a bit windy out there, and having the cap on the press helps keep a lot more of the heat in, and also, helps keep the bugs OUT ! when working outdoors. (Chickens too if you have curious ones like I do)

  • @Kakk_
    @Kakk_4 жыл бұрын

    Would you be able to preserve the roots if you didnt want the coffee right away? And wod it be vest to save them before or after roasting???

  • @Chris-tn4js

    @Chris-tn4js

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes just dry them out in an oven at 200 degrees for a couple of hours, then crank it up to 350 for about a half hour until they become dark brown in color. At that point you can just store them in a jar, then grind some up whenever you like. Main issue for storage is just getting rid of the moisture.

  • @fluterific00
    @fluterific002 жыл бұрын

    We spray, but not in the area where I grew mine. They stay away from the garden areas.

  • @0177Mia
    @0177Mia10 ай бұрын

    Would this work with sunflower roots? Or possibly sunchoke?

  • @AnneGoggansQHHT
    @AnneGoggansQHHT2 жыл бұрын

    Our yard is Realy hard clay soil, so I harvest fours and leaves, but I order the roots in bulk already chopped. They run almost $20 a lb, but it lasts for a long time. I do, however harvest the flowers and roots from the hard. You can order seeds for extra decorative dandelion seeds from baker creek if you want to plant a pretty raised bed with decorative ones.

  • @MrBigdaddy2ya
    @MrBigdaddy2ya Жыл бұрын

    Hi I noticed the underside of your plywood/osb roof sheathing on your eves appeared to be not painted and if i may suggest painting that area to prevent mold and rot. Unpainted plywood exposed to the outside weather, even when hidden under eves, will draw moisture and will have a fraction of the life of painted plywood/osb. Looks like maybe a homeowner reroof job but all good contractors would paint this. Love your vids bro.

  • @edss7778
    @edss77782 жыл бұрын

    Is the chard necessary? Jst curious cuz i noticed ur bread was also charred.

  • @leonaniccum5684
    @leonaniccum56842 жыл бұрын

    Does roasting destroy the nutrients?

  • @bunrisl
    @bunrisl Жыл бұрын

    Wetting the soil or digging after rain is much easier.

  • @emfriesen6719
    @emfriesen6719 Жыл бұрын

    Can we not use roots that have broken? Mine are huge, and broke coming out..

  • @ralley6927
    @ralley69273 жыл бұрын

    How much of the coffee can you have per day?

  • @aarons7975
    @aarons79757 ай бұрын

    I was always told that if you don't get the whole root, if you bust part off, it'll just grow right back. With that being said, wouldn't you want to at least leave a tiny part in there so it comes back again and again for you?

  • @paulettagyurik2644
    @paulettagyurik26442 жыл бұрын

    Does anyone save the seed to replant next year, if so, how do you store the seeds I’m disabled, so I need to sow the seeds close to my yard Much appreciated of any help God bless you and much thanks for sharing

  • @eduardogutierrez7570

    @eduardogutierrez7570

    Жыл бұрын

    Another great thing about dandelions is that you don't have to plant the seeds because the seeds are designed to just blow in the wind to regrow somewhere else. 🙂

  • @swepeder
    @swepeder Жыл бұрын

    in sweden we call them maskros = worm rose :P

  • @GuyG.KTalesOfAnimals
    @GuyG.KTalesOfAnimals Жыл бұрын

    I can imagine people can mix this into their coffee coffee to add more nutrition

  • @cinnamonbun1354

    @cinnamonbun1354

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s a good idea to bulk up the mix

  • @p4h10oso
    @p4h10oso Жыл бұрын

    Haha, dork!

  • @marthaholtquist6331
    @marthaholtquist63312 жыл бұрын

    Subscribed. I have a Doubt🧐 I know the miracle properties of dandelion, but once you roast the roots doesn’t kill all the goodness ? Or simply just to taste a different coffee; perhaps more healthy than a regular coffee

  • @sochikollar3538

    @sochikollar3538

    2 жыл бұрын

    Healthier for sure