Description
Warm Italian herbal coffee blends aromatic Mediterranean herbs with rich espresso, creating a soul-soothing beverage. Rich layers of flavor invite you to savor each comforting sip of this Mediterranean-inspired morning ritual.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) water
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) roasted dandelion root
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) roasted chicory root
- ½ teaspoon (1.5 g) cinnamon (optional)
- ½ teaspoon (1.5 g) cacao nibs or unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
- Milk or plant-based milk, to taste
- Honey, maple syrup, or stevia, to taste
Instructions
- Ingredient Preparation: Gather dandelion root, chicory root, optional spices, and cacao in a small saucepan, ensuring all components are measured and ready for brewing.
- Liquid Infusion: Pour water over the herbal mixture, positioning the pan on medium heat to initiate a gentle, controlled simmer that will extract robust flavors without scorching.
- Flavor Extraction: Allow the herbal blend to steep and release its aromatic essences, maintaining a low, consistent heat for 10-15 minutes to develop a rich, complex taste profile.
- Straining Process: Carefully filter the herbal concoction through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, separating the liquid from the solid ingredients and capturing the pure, concentrated herbal essence.
- Serving Preparation: Transfer the strained herbal brew into a warm mug, personalizing the drink by incorporating milk and sweetener to suit individual taste preferences.
- Final Touch: Gently stir the beverage to harmonize all components, creating a smooth, integrated herbal coffee alternative that promises a comforting and healthful experience.
Notes
- Select high-quality, organic dandelion and chicory roots for the most robust and clean flavor profile.
- Adjust brewing duration between 10-15 minutes to prevent bitterness and extract optimal herbal essence without over-extracting.
- Experiment with cinnamon, cardamom, or ginger to enhance complexity and create personalized herbal coffee variations.
- Use a fine mesh strainer or double-layered cheesecloth to ensure a smooth, sediment-free herbal brew with clean texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Breakfast
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg