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Product Description: Dandelion (Taraxacum Officinale) is rich in potassium. Dandelion works to purify the blood, increase the flow of bile from the liver, build red blood cells, treats gallbladder disease, hepatitis, chronic dyspepsia, indigestion and constipation. Since 1922, Alvita has been making the finest herb teas money can buy. Pure, natural singles and blends that bring you unsurpassed enjoyment, healthful benefits and complete satisfaction. No less reassuring is our unwavering commitment to the environment. Today, no herb tea company goes as far to protect the Earth and its precious resources--this package and its contents being testimony. There is no plastic shrink wrap on the outside. The box is 100% recycled board that can be recycled again. The finish is soybean-based. Bulk tea is the original way tea was made. Hot water reaches all ingredient particles without passing through a tea bag, for shorter brewing time and enhanced flavor. And there is no filter paper, tag, string or staple to dispose of. Degradable. Recyclable. Reusable. The key component of each is the world able . At Alvita, we wholeheartedly believe we are all able to play a key role in preserving the wondrous world we live in. For us, it starts with offering you the most environmentally safe and responsible herb teas possible. Often brewed as a coffee substitute, the roots of Dandelion (Taraxacum Officinale) can also be used as an ingredient in root beer. The cleaned, raw roots can also be sliced into salads or cooked and added to other vegetables. The taproot is white on the inside and dark brown on the outside and grows up to 6 inches long. The plant first appeared in the 10th century journals of Arabian physicians. By the 16th century, the British considered Dandelion a valuable herbal plant and it has held a distinguished place among European herbalists for centuries. When the whole plant is used. Dandelion will work as a natural dye and turn a fabric a deep magenta. Alvita. Natural herb teas that are good for you and the environment. There are two methods for making the best cup of tea. One is called an infusion which is used whenever you are brewing a cup of tea from leaves or flowers or other soft or fragile materials. The second method is a decoction which is used whenever you are brewing a cup of tea from bark roots, seeds, or other hard materials. Suggested Use: The infusion method: Place 1-2 tsp. of the herbal tea into a cup and add no more than 6 oz. of boiling water. Let steep for 2-3 minutes and then strain off the herbs. The decoction method: Place 1-2 tsp. of the herbal tea into a 6-8oz. of boiling water. Continue to boil for 3-5 minutes and then strain off the herbs. Add honey to sweeten. Ingredients: Dandelion Root (roasted)